Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain leading to flooding and damaging winds are expected in parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng, according to the South African Weather Service.

When attorney Sarah-Jane Trent appeared in Parliament to testify before the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of infiltrated law enforcement, she cried, explaining her tears were a reaction to trauma. This, while her former boss, Paul O’Sullivan, left the hearing blowing kisses and theatrically bowing to MPs.

Interest rate traders moved to price in a chance of a South African interest rate hike later this month as the Iran conflict pushed oil prices higher, reviving concerns about inflation.

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Crude prices surged higher Friday as oil fields in Iraq came under attack and US Donald Trump demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender.

The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has laid criminal charges against a Phalaborwa man and his mother, who were allegedly responsible for the death of a dog that endured approximately 14 months of prolonged and preventable suffering.

The US energy secretary said on Friday the US Navy was preparing to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it’s reasonable to do it,” as traffic through the key trade route remains strangled due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

Another major European food group has launched a recall of baby formula, with parents asked to return almost 3 000 units sold in South Africa.

Greece will deploy a Patriot missile battery and two F-16 jets in the north of the country to help defend neighbouring Bulgaria as the Middle East war flares, Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Friday.

Spur Steak Ranches has suffered a data breach affecting less than 5% of its restaurant membership database. An unknown party gained access to a database containing customer names, emails, and phone numbers.