Heavy rainfall also caused localised flooding across several roads in Germiston, stranding motorists and creating hazardous driving conditions.

Pricing of the "safety improved" Grand i10 will be announced in due course.

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The department framed the backlog not purely as a failure, but as a byproduct of a system that is, in some respects, working better than before.

Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana appoints former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are heading into a big decision window. Seven players are set to see their contracts expire on 30 June.

The threat of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States military has intensified concerns about global oil supply.

Unlike his predecessor John Steehuisen, new Democratic federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has an impressive set of tertiary qualifications.

US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

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