South Africa News in English

August 18, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 18th August, and here’s your South Africa daily news capsule.

Matlala expresses disdain for Brown Mogotsi, stating, "I actually hate him."

Mnangagwa criticizes Western sanctions while handing SADC chair to Ramaphosa.

Parliament to summon four intermediaries linked to R559 million NSFAS scandal.

Suliman Carrim faces potential money-laundering charges as he testifies before the Madlanga Commission.

Serious allegations arise against DA finance chief Mark Burke over R4 billion scheme.

Zambian president Hichilema re-elected despite rising cost-of-living pressures.

Tragic news as a five-year-old's body is discovered in a dustbin after a fatal stabbing.

Anti-immigration group sets March deadline for illegal migrants to leave South Africa.

Monday's weather forecast predicts cold overnight, foggy mornings, and warm afternoons.

Life sentence for man convicted of raping and murdering eight-year-old Veronique May.

Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 92 as Zimbabwe police continue search efforts.

Looming El Niño raises alarms over water and food security in East Africa.

South African rand holds steady as inflation data comes into focus.

MPs witness acid from a mine flowing into a river during pollution hotspot visit.

Uber and Bolt face challenges in South Africa, according to AA CEO.

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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