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A level eight warning of destructive rain has been issued for Wednesday.

The alert predicts widespread rainfall, with a high risk of flooding expected.

Rainfall totals of between 100 and 200 mm are expected.

Temperatures are expected to improve slightly towards the weekend.

The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it’s unclear if this will break Iran’s grip on the key waterway.

The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years.

Fuel is airlines’ second-largest expense, and getting even costlier due to the U.S. war with Iran. Airlines are looking for ways to cope, starting by hiking checked baggage fees for most fliers.

Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday’s local and national elections.

FlySafair is bringing back its popular annual sale to mark its 12th birthday, with 50,000 tickets available for just R12.

Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn, on Tuesday testified before the Madlanga Commission.

Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new leadership.

Mabe has since stepped-aside from the ANC NEC in keeping with the party’s step-aside resolution.

The Constitutional Court judgment will be delivered on Friday.

Napoli will turn Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund’s loan into a permanent move, West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is being monitored by a number of clubs and Chelsea consider appointing Xavi Hernandez as their next manager.

Wessel Nijman emulates his Michael van Gerwen as he continues his superb form in the Players Championship with victory in the 14th tournament of the year.

Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC 2-0 at the Athlone Stadium to close the gap on Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns to two points.

Former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina will fight Abdullah Mason for the American’s WBO lightweight title on 4 July in in Cleveland.

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools

Strict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying, a study has found.

Researchers at US universities including Stanford and Duke looked at nearly 1,800 US schools where...

Who is Mpumalanga businessman Gabriel Batista, whose remains are believed to have been found inside the belly of a crocodile?

Grammy award-winning superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter sparked pregnancy rumours at the 2026 Met Gala in New York.

Musa Khawula – currently on the run – is facing jail over being found guilty of contempt of court after failing to apologise to Julius Malema.

Pirates are away to Magesi FC in their next game on Saturday.

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Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in place.

Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.

The government made an error in its diesel price calculation for May 2026, and motorists can expect to pay less than previously reported.

There are only two rear-wheel drive coupés under R1 million on sale in South Africa.

Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.