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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian ​said on ‌Saturday that the country’s temporary leadership ​council had ​approved the suspension ⁠of attacks ​against neighbouring countries ​unless an attack on Iran came ​from those ​countries. In a video message on Iranian state television, Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries that were attacked. He stressed that Iran did not intend to invade its neighbours and called …

African Rainbow Minerals chairperson and billionaire mining magnate Dr Patrice Motsepe has once again dismissed rumours that he is set to run for President at the African National Congress 2027 elective conference. Addressing shareholders at African Rainbow Minerals’ latest results presentation, Motsepe described the rumours as “false and unfounded.” He used the financial results presentation to officially distance himself from …

The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of more than 25 000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo vehicles in South Africa. The recall follows a notification from Volkswagen Group Africa over a faulty handbrake lever that may fail to engage properly. The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026, nationally. Commission Spokesperson Pheto Ntaba urged …

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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is visiting the victims of the latest mass shooting incident in Westbury in Johannesburg. Two people were killed in the attack and three others were wounded, including a 15-month-old baby. The motive for the shooting is still unknown and no arrests have been made. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Police, Kamogelo Mogotsi says, “The Acting …

The expanding war in Iran entered its second week on Saturday amid renewed uncertainty about how or when hostilities will end, as US President Donald Trump declared he would only accept Tehran’s “unconditional surrender” and Israel traded fresh attacks with Iran and Lebanon. Trump’s comments ​on social media on Friday came hours after Iran’s president announced that unnamed countries had …

A fire at the China Mall in Durban’s Springfield area has caused damage to at least 14 units, according to the eThekwini Fire Department. The fire broke out on Friday night. Firefighters are still at the scene to ensure that the blaze is completely under control. No further details are available on the cause of the fire or the extent …

Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul has expressed deep concern following a court decision to place the Ekapa Minerals’ Mine in Kimberley under provisional liquidation. This comes as the search continues for the five miners who were trapped underground after a mud rush more than two weeks ago. Saul was speaking during a prayer meeting organised to support the families …

CLARE TUMWESIGYE: I believe we need to tell more stories about women who are quietly transforming communities and economies. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks International Women’s Day, conversations around women’s leadership, visibility and economic participation are gaining renewed attention. But beyond policies and programmes, one powerful force continues to shape how society understands women’s contributions: …

The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The comprehensive nursing training programme has been fully phased out after the last cohort of students completed their final assessment in December 2025. Hellen Mukakalisa Kataratambi, the Executive Secretary of the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board, confirmed the development while releasing the second series of Uganda Health …