South Africa News in English

Good morning! It’s 19th May, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Prosecutor faces arrest after taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni escapes extortion charges.

Huge win for doctors as NHI power to decide workplaces ruled unconstitutional.

Cyril Ramaphosa urges South African firms to invest R1.8 trillion sitting idle.

Eskom threatens to cut Joburg power over R5.2 billion unpaid debt.

Western Cape faces tough decisions on relocating communities after deadly storms.

EFF condemns court bid to remove Malema from the Judicial Service Commission.

Legal challenge kicks off against the controversial Public Procurement Act in court.

Durban residents launch legal fight over noise from padel courts in suburbs.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach vows not to park the bus in CAF Champions League final.

Applelotter WSET Scholarships winners for 2026 have been announced.

Antarctic glacier collapses at record speed as Hektoria retreats 15 miles in 15 months.

UNICEF scales up efforts to support families following Ebola outbreaks in Africa.

SA’s ARV programme shows little growth in 2025, according to latest estimates.

Zakes Bantwini launches foundation to empower youth, women, and creatives across South Africa.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!