South Africa Today — 2026-08-13
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.
Lepas passes 1 000 sales as newcomer expands SA footprint
Thin blue line leaves few survivors as Ipid probes 149 deaths [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
ETA system will alleviate unemployment: Ramaphosa [CONFIRMED — 4 sources]
Julius Mkhwanazi, co-accused back in court for Emmanuel Mbense murder
New witness expected to testify at Madlanga Inquiry
Government called to honour commitment to end SA’s captive lion industry
Wait over as Mazda South Africa officially prices new CX-5
Will government act act against ANC council over outdated Merafong waste plan?
El Niño threat puts SA’s water and food security at risk
When bail and parole put communities at risk again
Unemployed doctors could alleviate pressure on South Africa’s public healthcare system
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