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Kremlin says continuing talks with Ukraine is in Russia’s own interests
MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Monday that it was in Russia’s own interests to continue peace talks with Ukraine and that Moscow’s preference was still to reach a diplomatic settlement to end the fighting.
France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran
PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) – France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, adding that the Israeli and U.S. initial strikes against Iran should have been debated beforehand at the United Nations.
Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage
AKROTIRI, Cyprus, March 2 (Reuters) – A drone strike hit a British air base in Cyprus overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot and British officials said on Monday, in a marked escalation effectively dragging an EU member state into the conflict surrounding Iran.
Mahindra Fusion Fest Returns: Bigger, bolder and unapologetically South African
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to Pretoria this March, transforming the SunBet Arena into an immersive collision of music, fashion and art that celebrates the bold future of South African creativity
Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait as Iranian strikes continue
KUWAIT CITY, March 2 (Reuters) – Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early on Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence said, as conflict widened across the Middle East.
EXCLUSIVE: Ekurhuleni ANC accepts Dlabathi’s resignation, gives him two weeks to clarity his membership
The ANC party had attempted to discuss the former regional secretary and finance MMC’s decision with him amid concerns about this year’s local government elections
Armed police in Edinburgh respond to reports of man with bladed weapon
The public is being advised to avoid the Calders area of the city.
News24 | Treasury’s Budget boss quits after helping stabilise debt
The head of South Africa’s budget office resigned last week, after helping the National Treasury stabilise public debt.
Pick n Pay’s secret weapon to take on Checkers Sixty60
Pick n Pay is looking to turn its asap! platform into a ‘super app’, with customers now able to order clothing through the app.
Top South African CEO going out with a bang
The company that runs the biggest stock exchange in Africa has posted a record financial performance, and a special dividend to shareholders along with it.
Mogotsi in contempt at Madlanga Commission as O’Sullivan to return to ad hoc committee
The Madlanga commission wants Mogotsi to submit a medical certificate to back his claim of ill health
Paul O’Sullivan told to appear again before committee after his walkout last week
Parliament’s legal team says he is still under examination
More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.
36 police holding cells in Gauteng are not suitable to keep detainees
At least 100 people arrested for serious crimes are roaming the streets or are in hiding after escaping from police stations or while in transit in SA last year
News24 | Final fuel price hikes for March announced – with dark clouds looming for next month
Fuel will increase by between 20c and 65c per litre on Wednesday as a rise in oil prices over the past month counters the strengthening of the rand.
Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
Kuwait’s ministry of defence confirmed “several American fighter aircraft came down this morning”, with crews “unscathed”.
England ‘given reassurances’ over safety in Turkey
Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East.
IMF snaps up top National Treasury official
The head of South Africa’s budget office resigned last week, after helping the National Treasury stabilise public debt.
WATCH LIVE | Former NDPP Bulelani Ngcuka testifies before the TRC cases commission
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission cases inquiry is hearing evidence from former national director of public prosecutions advocate Bulelani Ngcuka on Monday.
Water is the question, DA is not the answer
Two weeks ago after 23 days, Melville residents laced their tekkies and toyi-toyi’d against Joburg Water. The next day, many of the residents reported that they had water again and its been flowing freely since. In Northgate, a friend is not renewing her lease because of intermittent water supply. I was with her when she […]