Update@Noon

Around 89 thousand learners remain at home as 125 schools across the Eden and Central Karoo education districts in the Western Cape are closed due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions. The Western Cape Education Department says the closures will remain in place on Thursday. Officials maintain schools are only shut in exceptional circumstances, citing the severity of current warnings. Reports of infrastructure damage have already emerged, with support teams mobilized. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sagree Chetty and Joel Guy, SABC's weather forecaster, for the latest forecast and outlook across affected regions.

Residents in Tembisa on Gauteng’s East Rand have taken to the streets, demanding the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops. Large crowds gathered at Swazi Inn, accusing some shop owners of selling unsafe and expired food products. Community members say their health is at risk and are calling for urgent government intervention. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Luyanda Danca

National Coloured Congress leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams is today expected to be processed at Durban's Westville police station. Adams was arrested by the Political Killings Task Team in Cape Town. He is facing allegations of fraud and obstructing the ends of justice in connection with alleged interference in investigations on the murder case of ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. Adams is set to appear before the Pinetown magistrate's court for fraud and defeating the ends of justice, SABC reporter Zanele Buthelezi.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects after cocaine worth about R13 million was seized at Durban Harbour during an intelligence-led operation. Officers discovered 32 blocks hidden in a bus shipped from South America to Gauteng. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda explains

SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has cautioned that Members of Parliament are required to use formal communication channels when engaging on issues linked to active criminal investigations.This comes after the arrest of Fadiel Adams, who also serves as an MP and leader of the NCC, over allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Police say the matter is linked to the investigation into the killing of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa, with allegations that Adams interfered with ongoing probes. SAPS national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe explains