South Africa declares natural disaster as flooding kills at least 10

Flooding caused by torrential rains has resulted in at least 10 deaths and destroyed many homes across six provinces in South Africa. Authorities have declared a natural disaster, enabling the government to use emergency funds and resources to respond. The Western Cape provincial government has ordered the temporary closure of schools and parts of the Table Mountain tourist attraction in Cape Town, where over 10,000 structures have been damaged in informal settlements.