CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has risen to 86, the police minister said Saturday as rescuers continued to retrieve bodies from the floodwater.

South Africa, incredibly, have won the World Test Championship. Proteas opener Aiden Markram delivered a match-winning knock of 136 following just over three days of carnage at Lord’s. It

South Africa’s batting hero Aiden Markram has taken longer than expected to deliver on his promise, but a match-winning century against Australia in the World Test Championship final is being hailed as the biggest in the country’s cricketing history.

South Africa will lead the next refunding exercise for the Global Fund, raising money for the international partnership fighting AIDS after the US cut healthcare support to the continent.

In a post on his X account, AB de Villiers expressed his joy as South Africa won their first ICC title in 27 years. He praised Aiden Markram, who scored a century in the WTC Final. He also was all praise for captain Temba Bavuma.

South Africa's rand, stocks and government bonds traded lower on Friday, snapping weeks of gains as Israeli military strikes on Iran drove investors away from riskier assets and toward safe havens, analysts said.

At least 49 people are confirmed dead after flooding hit South Africa, including children whose school bus was swept away during the extreme weather, officials said.

South Africa chased down the challenging 282-run target set by Australia at Lord’s to win the World Test Championship final and end a 27-year wait for another ICC title.