And here it is! The news highlights for the week. 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟: ConCourt deals CR massive blow, rekindles Phala Phala cash in sofa saga💣 Garden Route mop up after massive storm flooding & destruction😳 Joburg wants households to pay 66% more to receive water😤 SANDF deployed to gang violence hotspots in Gauteng, WC & EC🫣 Sharp petrol & diesel price hikes intensify cost of living pressure🤬 Taxi & public transport operators warn fuel costs threaten routes & jobs😤 Gauteng cabinet reshuffle sparks ANC infighting & coalition tension🤯 Parli faces pressure over governance practices & internal “study groups” ⚖️ Water shortages worsen in parts of Gauteng & eThekwini😬 CPT homeowners urged to review municipal property valuations as court strikes city a blow💪🏻 Chinese carmaker Chery confirms restart of vehicle manufacturing at Rosslyn 🚗 Easter travel period sees spike in road accidents & fatalities 😪 Surge in mobile banking & WhatsApp scams triggers public warnings 😲 Hantavirus cases linked to international cruise ship prompt health monitoring😱 Health authorities stress public risk remains low & urge calm 🦠 Reverse emigration trend emerges as skilled Saffas return home ✈️ Business sector welcomes skills return but warns reforms still lag📊 Gov & legal challenges intensify at universities & public bodies⚖️ Agri & logistics sectors monitor fuel & oil volatility 🌾 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: Moodys worries war & interest rate hikes could slow SA’s growth🥴 SARS reports stronger tax revenue but rising refund fraud risks💰 FirstRand signals plans to exit UK operations after regulatory penalties 📉 Nissan confirmed plans to exit South Africa, citing regulatory complexity and empowerment rule changes. 🔚 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: JSE@117888⬆️ DOW@49609⬆️ FTSE@10233⬆️ R/$16.39 R/£22.31 R/€19.32 Bitcoin $80417 Brent crude $101 gold $4730 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦: Junior Boks have maiden Righy Champs in their palms🏉 Klaasen knock puts Hyderabad top of IPL🏏 Men’s 4x400m & 4x100m had to settle for silver but did us proud 🏃🏻‍♂️ And in case you've missed the aerial footage of the rain damage caused at Meiringspoort watch it HERE

The wind is blowing so hard we can’t keep doors or windows open. And to crown it all, we jumped from 24° yesterday to over 30° today — with the wind feeling like a hairdryer. Inside the house its cooler than outside, and tomorrow we’re back to 23°, before Tuesday shoots up to the 30s again. The weather is officially on a rollercoaster. 🎢 👉 How’s it looking where you are?

People, it's raining cats and dogs down here.... Or should I say water, ice and snow. It's flipping freezing and wet. Even the skapies in their woollen coats are shivering. Lots of rain in the south east of our beautiful land and lots of damage too. Even closed the schools in PE for two days. It's a day for fires and old brown but here on the Sunshine Coast and Garden Route we don't even own fireplaces or scarves. Hold on to your anoraks, okes, it's hectic.

And here it is… our family pizza night 🍕😍Everyone got to build their own pizza and we had so much fun together ❤️ Check out the video on YouTube 🎥🍕

Heavy rains, flooding, and storms have already claimed at least four lives between 5–7 May, with warnings at Level 6–8 across several provinces. Four lives claimed so far of which one a 12-year-old child. Aditional reports suggest more casualties as conditions worsen. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging everyone to stay safe. Avoid flooded roads, stay indoors where possible, and prepare for more rain through Thursday. 🚸 Schools in several areas have already been closed as a precaution, and communities are bracing for further disruptions. 🌧️ 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 (𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹: Up to 100–200mm in 24 hours in parts of the Western and Eastern Cape. - 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Severe thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds, and lightning expected inland. - 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄: Possible in high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. - 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁: Temperatures dropping sharply, adding risk of burst water pipes and livestock losses. This isn’t just about the weather fam, it’s about keeping each other safe. Share how things look in your area, any local closures, or tips for coping with the storms. Together we can stay informed and support one another. Stay safe! 🙏