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[ISS] Egypt and Ethiopia blocked a BRICS declaration backing South Africa for a United Nations Security Council seat.

[GroundUp] One of the four judges said he would have released her

[GroundUp] People must be able to access asylum system even if they don't have valid transit visas

[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airpor...

Sources said that despite Vuyo Zungula being a member of the African Transformation Movement’s national executive committee, he was at the meeting that resolved to remove him as party president

The Build One South Africa leader said South Africa had neglected its relations with the US with the underlying mantra that to be anti-west is to be progressive

Last month, the health minister said more than half a million previously diagnosed people with HIV have been started on treatment since the end of February

Thwala-Zulu will work closely with all stakeholders and partners to build and promote inclusive economic growth in Nelson Mandela Bay.

More than 12.9 million people live within 20km of the coast, and 60% of the economy depends on coastal infrastructure and natural resources

Decoligny village residents in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, an epicentre of deadly floods that have led to the loss of at least 78 lives, claimed they did not hear weather warnings because they were disconnected from the power supply.

Hot and windy conditions are expected in the north-western parts of the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

Despite his small stature, Loyiso Mkhayindana had to summon all his strength to save himself and his mother from rising waters on Tuesday morning.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to pleas from residents of Mthatha’s Decoligny village who insist that an investigation is needed into the deadly deluge that has claimed at least 78 lives.

Decoligny village residents in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, an epicentre of deadly floods that have led to the loss of at least 78 lives, claimed they did not hear weather warnings because they were disconnected from the power supply.

Hot and windy conditions are expected in the north-western parts of the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

Despite his small stature, Loyiso Mkhayindana had to summon all his strength to save himself and his mother from rising waters on Tuesday morning.

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to pleas from residents of Mthatha’s Decoligny village who insist that an investigation is needed into the deadly deluge that has claimed at least 78 lives.

US Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday, part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of national protests over President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington.

IRAN-NUCLEAR/USA-TALKS (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Iran says talks with US 'meaningless' after Israel attack, but yet to decide on attending

Iran's strikes against Israel will continue, with targets set to expand to include US bases in the region in the coming days, Iran's Fars news agency reported on Saturday, citing senior Iranian military officials.

Bringing comfort closer for little ones, healthcare companies have joined forces in support of Bertha Gxowa Hospital, a Gauteng provincial facility, to make school shoes.

The facility, which has a 59-bed capacity, was opened in 2013 but shut in 2019 due to structural and rezoning issues.