South Africa Today — 2026-08-07
The day’s news across South Africa, pulled from the main sources and cross-checked. Stories covered by multiple outlets are marked CONFIRMED — that’s the truth signal. Every item links to the original source.
Pretoria pushes for continental dialogue amid anti-migrant tensions
Toyota electrifies Land Cruiser 300 with new hybrid flagship for South Africa
Free State CoGTA cleans up its books as MEC Mokoena vows to hold the line
ANC condemns murder of eThekwini councillor Sibusiso Khwela as an attack on democracy
Severe cold front expected to impact South Africa this long weekend
Healthcare professionals implicated in South Africa’s illicit pharmaceutical market
Cape Town residents urged to renew rates rebate applications [CONFIRMED — 3 sources]
SIU wins tribunal order to recover R2.96m lottery grant looted through hijacked NPO
Government denies responsibility for maintaining Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Yoga for Humanity: Promoting wellness among KZN SAPS officers
Eastern Cape woman faces court for allegedly defrauding foster care grants
Madlanga raises prospect of shutting down IDAC after damning evidence against the unit
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