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Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443

13 Sept 06:32 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy rains, floods, and mudslides in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province have tragically claimed over 440 lives, with dozens more still reported missing.
The disaster has caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands homeless, crippling power and water services, and disrupting operations at Durban, one of Africa's busiest ports, with infrastructure damage exceeding 10 billion rand.
Affected residents are grappling with trauma and anxiety, especially with forecasts of more rain, as many face an agonizing wait for news of missing loved ones.
President Cyril Ramaphosa postponed a working visit to Saudi Arabia to focus on the crisis, while KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala acknowledged the floods as one of the worst in the province's recorded history, vowing to rebuild.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.