South Africa Today — 2026-08-29
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.
Women take the wheel in SA’s trucking industry
Ford apprenticeship targets SA’s shortage of skilled vehicle technicians
Appeal against Ramaphosa interdict won’t resolve main dispute, says high court
Athletics SA considers offering Comrades Marathon an olive branch
Students carry the cost of Nsfas funding cap, Parliament hears
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform
Safari kings: SA leads 2026 bookings, Brazil and Gulf flights power healthy tourism year
DA accuses ANC of trying to use EPWP funding to drum up support before elections
Armed suspects allegedly fire at Gauteng ambulance during patient transfer
Law student survives attempted kidnapping at Midrand campus
SA Rugby takes legal action against unofficial agencies over fake All Blacks Test tickets
UberX is ending in South Africa: Why Uber is scrapping its popular ride option
The gift of life: Understanding organ donation in South Africa
Cape Town draft animal by-law targets strays, nuisance animals and attacks
Shoot-out heartbreak brings curtain down on South Africa’s Hockey World Cup campaign
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