KwaZulu-Natal hit by severe floods and a deadly building collapse, amid ongoing South Africa chaos over police corruption and disease outbreaks.
A collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Durban has resulted in 11 deaths, including a schoolchild. The truck was found to be in poor condition, and the taxi's license had expired. Authorities call for stricter enforcement of road safety laws.
South Africa is ramping up foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination efforts amid a severe outbreak affecting over 297,000 cattle. Vaccines from Turkey and Argentina are arriving, with rapid distribution underway. The outbreak has led to export bans, economic losses, and calls for national unity in containment efforts.
Australia faces historic flooding with rising rivers and crocodile risks, prompting evacuations. South Africa issues severe thunderstorm warnings, with potential for widespread damage, flooding, and landslides. Emergency responses are underway in both regions amid climate change-driven weather extremes.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe has admitted to pointing a firearm and illegally entering South Africa following a shooting at his residence in February. His co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and firearm possession. The firearm used remains missing, and the case continues amid ongoing violence and firearm supply concerns.