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Johannesburg EMS responds to flash floods causing infrastructure damage and stranded vehicles. Two motorists rescued from flooded bridges in Jukskei Park and Weltevreden Park. Structural damage reported in residential areas, including wall collapses in Honeydew and Randpark Ridge. No injuries reported.
Surfers in southern Queensland eagerly await Cyclone Alfred’s big waves as it approaches Australia’s east coast. Authorities warn residents to stay indoors as the cyclone is expected to make landfall as a category two system with winds up to 95km/h. The cyclone’s path has slowed, delaying landfall to early Saturday morning.
Cape Town’s luxury property market excels globally, attracting Europeans and South Africans. Knight Frank’s 2025 Wealth Report reveals a 3.6% increase in prime residential property prices in 2024, up from 3.3% in 2023. Among 100 markets in the Prime International Residential Index, 77 saw positive annual price growth. Asian markets lead, with Seoul, South Korea, topping the list at 18.4%.
Lesotho’s foreign minister responds to President Trump’s claim that no one knows Lesotho, highlighting the presence of a U.S. embassy in the country. Trump’s comment during a speech to Congress drew laughter and criticism.
President Trump issues a final ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages in Gaza or face annihilation. The warning was delivered via a social media post, threatening death if the hostages are not freed.
US President Trump’s comment about Lesotho, a small mountainous country in southern Africa, has shocked its government. Known as the “Kingdom in the Sky,” Lesotho is entirely above 1,000m in elevation and surrounded by South Africa. Villages are accessible by horseback or light aircraft, with one of the world’s most challenging airstrips.
Google has launched an experimental search engine version that replaces classic 10 blue links with AI-generated summaries. Available to Google One AI Premium subscribers, the feature can be accessed by clicking on an “AI Mode” tab. Users can now see more comprehensive AI summaries with hyperlinks to cited webpages. The plan costs US$19.99/month and includes extra cloud storage and special AI features.
President and team to meet Gauteng Premier Lesufi to address service delivery decline. Latest survey shows unhappiness in Gauteng due to Covid and poor governance. High migration strains infrastructure. Many believe they are living in a failed state. ANC task team in place as party’s political future in province at stake. Read more: Majority in Gauteng view South Africa as a failed state.
PhD student Zhenhao Zou convicted of drugging and raping 10 women, with potential for more victims. Police describe him as one of the most prolific predators in the UK. Zou filmed assaults and kept victims’ belongings as trophies. Faces a long jail term. Met Police appeal for more victims to come forward, suspecting up to 50 more. Zou found guilty of multiple charges including rape and voyeurism.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) aims to rebuild trust between South Africa and the United States following a week-long visit to Washington, D.C. The party engaged with key decision-makers to provide accurate information on South Africa’s challenges and domestic landscape, seeking to stabilize diplomatic relations amidst tensions.
