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16/06/2026

Today, we honour the courage, resilience and sacrifice of the young people who shaped South Africa's history, while celebrating the youth who continue to shape its future.

This Youth Day, Indaba News salutes the young voices, dreamers, leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and changemakers who are building stronger communities every day.

As we remember the youth of 1976, we also look ahead with hope and determination, knowing that the future of our nation rests in the hands of a generation filled with potential.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

12/06/2026

SA Economy Grows Again, but Consumers Still Feel the Squeeze

South Africa's economy expanded by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a sixth consecutive quarter of growth despite ongoing pressure on households and key sectors of the economy.
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/sa-economy-grows-again-but-consumers-still-feel-the-squeeze/

12/06/2026

Eastern Cape Calls for Greater Accountability as Winter Initiation Season Begins

The Eastern Cape government has officially marked the start of the winter initiation season, with traditional leaders, surgeons and nurses gathering in Komani for the launch ceremony.
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/eastern-cape-calls-for-greater-accountability-as-winter-initiation-season-begins/

04/06/2026

Stoep Tasting 2026

The 2026 Graaff-Reinet Stoep Tasting features two weekends of wine tasting in Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda: The Sibling Weekend May 21–23 and the Original Weekend May 28–30, both showcasing unique wine producers from local "stoeps".
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/stoep-tasting-2026/

04/06/2026

Learners miss exams

A scholar transport strike in the Ngqushwa Local Municipality has severely disrupted learning over the past two weeks, leaving many learners unable to attend school and missing examinations. READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/learners-miss-exams/

26/05/2026

13/05/2026

Nqweba Dam overflows

The Nqweba Dam reached overflow level after water levels increased rapidly from approximately 90.03% to 122.18% on Thursday, 7 May within a short period due to the continuous flow of water into the dam system.
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/nqweba-dam-overflows/

13/05/2026

Cold Fronts Trigger Flood Warnings in Three Provinces

Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape as multiple cold fronts are expected to impact the regions until Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/cold-fronts-trigger-flood-warnings-in-three-provinces/

13/05/2026

SA and WHO Intensify Hunt for Hantavirus Contacts

South African health authorities are working closely with the World Health Organization to trace individuals who may have been exposed to hantavirus following concerns linked to the MV Hondius outbreak.
READ MORE https://indabanews.co.za/sa-and-who-intensify-hunt-for-hantavirus-contacts/