A South African man linked to a police corruption probe died by apparent suicide, while rock musician Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, passed away at 47 after battling cancer. Meanwhile, a drone attack in Sudan killed at least 24 people, including eight children, and businesses in Malawi closed in protest over tax changes, as Storm Leonardo continued to batter Europe and northern Africa.
Wiandre Pretorius, 41, was found dead after reportedly shooting himself at a petrol station, according to BBC World. His name had been mentioned in the Madlanga Commission, an ongoing inquiry into police corruption, in connection with the 2022 murder of a witness, Emmanuel Mbense. A police spokesperson stated that four of the 12 individuals named as persons of interest in that killing are now deceased.
Brad Arnold, the lead singer and songwriter of the band 3 Doors Down, died after a battle with cancer, as announced by the band on X, according to BBC World. Arnold had been diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer that had spread to his lung. In May 2025, Arnold had announced his illness, stating, "I have no fear, I really sincerely am not scared of it at all," but expressed disappointment at having to cancel an upcoming tour.
In Sudan, a drone attack by a paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, according to a doctors group cited by The Guardian. The attack occurred amid ongoing fighting.
Thousands of businesses in Malawi closed in protest over new tax changes, as reported by The Guardian. Demonstrations across Malawi's four main cities led to a delay in the introduction of a new tax regime that business owners claim will cripple their livelihoods. Tens of thousands had signed petitions which were presented to tax authorities.
Storm Leonardo continued to bring severe weather to Europe and northern Africa. Spain and Portugal were hit with torrential rain and strong winds, and flash floods in Morocco forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate, according to The Guardian. Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, issued its highest red alert for heavy rainfall in Cádiz and parts of Málaga.
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