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RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
The MoD said they were responding to the attack at RAF Akrotiri at around midnight local time.
MONDAY, 02 MARCH 2026, 04:23

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The MoD said they were responding to the attack at RAF Akrotiri at around midnight local time.

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The papers are all leading on conflict in the Middle East for a second consecutive day.

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A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

Top Stories
Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

South Africa
Al Jama-ah frames the attacks as a violation of faith and law, calling them a “blot on humanity”

South Africa
Residents rely on a fountain as a source of water for domestic use

South Africa
A sermon and prayer meeting, in Ottery was held in commemoration of the late Ayatollah of Iran

South Africa
Mokoena and Lungelo Sithole face murder charges for the alleged killing of Mathabela.

World
The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.

World
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

World
In many ways, the conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel has been decades in the making. Ramtin Arablouei, host of NPR’s podcast “Throughline,” explains how.

World
Seth Jones of the center for Strategic and International Studies talks about the U.S military’s capacity to carry out extended strikes in Iran, and Iran’s ability to retaliate.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

Business
To start a student at a top private school for Grade R in 2026, yearly tuition can exceed R130,000, excluding additional fees.

Business
Tongaat Hullet’s liquidation has faced heated opposition, with government and industry players hoping to stop the liquidation of the icon.

Business
The UK Maritime Trade Organisation said a fire on the vessel was now under control.

Business
The National Zoological Garden of South Africa, commonly known as the Pretoria Zoo, is in a dilapidated state despite millions spent on its rehabilitation.

Politics
The South African Communist Party held a two day lekgotla of its leadership, this past weekend.

Politics
The launch set for Monday, will take place at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Politics
The DA is taking aim at issues surrounding roads, infrastructure and the water supply.

Politics
The EFF accuses Xhakaza of trying to push it out of its governance responsibilities in the metro.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Leon Osman and Joe Hart look at how Tottenham Hotspur’s disorganisation played a big part in their 2-1 defeat against Fulham.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart analyses how Bruno Fernandes was a “coach on the pitch” to “get the best” out of his Manchester United team-mates in their victory over Crystal Palace.

Sport
Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya has cemented himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.

Sport
Sunday’s La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol is paused for three minutes after the referee instigates Uefa’s racism protocol.

Education
Dylan Lopez Contreras, a senior at Ellis Prep academy, was taken by ICE in May. The Guardian invited him and five of his classmates to share their lives and dreams
The students at Ellis Prep academy – like most high schoolers – have a lot on their mind right now.
Essay deadlines, college applications, younger siblings and dance rehearsals. But also, the immigration operations across the US and...

Education
Experts say trusted adults must be brave and discuss issue or risk children looking for answers from unsafe sources
Teachers and parents in the UK need to be brave and discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes with children and young people or risk them looking for answers from dubious or dangerous sources, according to experts who will host the first public seminar for schools on the issue.
Thrive, the...
Education
Michael Sandel, the Harvard professor, has been predicting this political moment for decades. We called him to discuss where we go from here.
Education
Jesse Appell left everything behind to pursue a comedy career in China, where Western-style club comedy was just finding its footing.

Lifestyle
Age aint nothing but a number? Here is the age-difference between model Sarah Langa and Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu…

Lifestyle
Miss Universe South Africa, and former Miss SA runner-up Melissa Nayimuli, wed Mandla N in a traditional ceremony in the Eastern Cape…

Lifestyle
Rachel Kolisi – the former partner of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi – liked a telling post by a divorce coach about ‘narcissistic exes’.

Lifestyle
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune was overcome with emotion after his club’s dramatic loss to Orlando Pirates at the Soweto Derby.

Entertainment
The 42 cases linked to the suspect date as far back as 1998

Entertainment
The Gunners’ second successive league win reestablished their five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City,

Entertainment
A total of R400 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 1 March 2026.

Entertainment
United edged closer to a return to the Champions League.
Science/Tech
The Norwegian Consumer Council, a government funded organization advocating for consumer’s rights, released a report on the trend of “enshittification” in digital consumer goods and services, suggesting ways consumers for consumers to resist. But they’ve also dramatized the problem with a funny four-minute video about the man whose calls for him to make things shitty for people. “It’s not just...

Science/Tech
At MWC 2026, the company also showed off a dual-screen Yoga Book with 3D capabilities, and the Legion Go Fold—a gaming handheld with a folding screen that converts into a mini laptop.
Science/Tech
“Advanced AI models appear willing to deploy nuclear weapons without the same reservations humans have when put into simulated geopolitical crises,” reports New Scientist:Kenneth Payne at King’s College London set three leading large language models — GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4 and Gemini 3 Flash — against each other in simulated war games. The scenarios involved intense international...
Science/Tech
Slashdot reader JustAnotherOldGuy shared this report from the Guardian:Chronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a study has found, with fish levels falling by 7.2% from as little as 0.1C of warming per decade. Researchers examined the year-to-year change of 33,000 populations in the northern hemisphere between 1993 and 2021, and isolated the...
Motoring

Motoring
Introducing Chinese car brands early is a strategy that proved to be a great success for one South African dealership.
Motoring

Motoring
The rapid rise of delivery services means it’s more important than ever for motorists and riders to be vigilant out on the roads.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Health
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

Health
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.