South Africa News in English

August 7, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 7th August, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

St Stithians College mourns two pupils found dead at a lodge in Mpumalanga.

State expands Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case, linking R1.67 million cash trail to three others.

Severe weather alert issued for cold, wet, and windy conditions this long weekend.

ANC in eThekwini shocked by the murder of a ward councillor, police to investigate.

Countdown begins as South Africa prepares for the voters' roll closure ahead of elections.

El Niño could push 49 million more people into hunger; South Africa must pay attention.

Sappi reports a cash squeeze but sees share price jump as it eyes a better fourth quarter.

Pick n Pay shows signs of recovery, but analysts remain cautious about its future.

Actor Sipho Ndlovu opens up about his struggles after facing false domestic assault claims.

James Webb Space Telescope spots potential monster stars that could reshape our understanding of the universe.

Africa CDC calls for urgent action to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

New flu shot on the way as FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine for older adults.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: What we know about its release date, specs, and price.

First African pupils at NASA’s global space competition help their team become world champions.

Good news for Absa customers as they partner with EasyEquities to boost digital investing.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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