* Police in Cape Town have made several arrests in the early hours of this morning during coordinated take down operations on the Cape Flats.

* Gauteng police have initiated a widespread manhunt targeting a gang of suspects responsible for bombing and robbing a cash-in-transit van on Khumalo Street in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni.

* Severe thunderstorms have been reported in the eastern regions of South Africa, a phenomenon not uncommon during this time of year.

* Ukrainian officials say at least two people were killed and dozens more injured by Russian strikes in Kyiv and other parts of the country ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting today.

* Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-2 to book their spot in the round of 16 of Africa Cup of nations in Morocco.

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