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Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

Today at 04:41 AM, via Daily Maverick

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict to wind down.

South Africa

South Africa ‘open for investment’ as partnerships drive growth

Yesterday at 21:38 PM, via SAnews

South Africa ‘open for investment’ as partnerships drive growth

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a leading investment destination.

Speaking at the Business Gala Dinner of the 6th South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, Deputy President Mashatile emphasised that strong partnerships between government and the...

South Africa

President Ramaphosa hails business-government partnership

Yesterday at 21:22 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa hails business-government partnership

President Cyril Ramaphosa has credited a deepening partnership between government and the private sector as a key driver of South Africa’s economic recovery and reform momentum.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said collaboration across...

South Africa

Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa’s economy

Yesterday at 21:20 PM, via SAnews

Record investment pledges a turning point for South Africa’s economy

South Africa has entered a new phase of growth, with the country securing the highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

Closing the conference in Sandton on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the scale of pledges both in value and number of projects, marked a...

South Africa

Private sector commits to massive capital investments at SA Investment Conference

Yesterday at 20:48 PM, via SAnews

Private sector commits to massive capital investments at SA Investment Conference

The sixth South Africa Investment Conference has seen private sector leaders commit to major capital investments across key sectors of the economy.

The conference unveiled a group of 16 “landmark investments” each valued at R10 billion or more, spanning multiple sectors including energy, tourism,...

Education

The brilliant students the UK doesn’t want – podcast

Today at 04:00 AM, via The Guardian

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Education

Judge orders University of Pennsylvania to provide list of Jews to federal agency

Today at 00:16 AM, via The Guardian

Trump administration claims list is part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitic discrimination at university

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination but said it did not have to reveal any employee’s affiliation with a specific...

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 31 March 2026

Yesterday at 21:57 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment

Panama stun sloppy Bafana

Yesterday at 21:46 PM, via The Citizen

Bafana Bafana received a 2026 Fifa World Cup wake-up call from Panama in Cape Town last night, Hugo Broos’ unbeaten…

Science/Tech

Volvo Shifts Polestar 3 Production Entirely To the US

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Polestar and Volvo are ending Polestar 3 production in Chengdu, China, and consolidating all output of the electric SUV at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina. “The move to consolidate global Polestar 3 production in Charleston help[s] generate efficiencies for both companies, whilst also underscoring our confidence in the plant and the role it plays in our manufacturing footprint,” said Hakan...

Science/Tech

Oracle Cuts Thousands of Jobs Across Sales, Engineering, Security

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

bobthesungeek76036 shares a report from the Register: Oracle laid off thousands of employees on Tuesday as it ramps spending on AI infrastructure projects internally and with major technology partners. The layoffs were carried out via email, according to copies of the message viewed by Business Insider. The email told affected workers they would be terminated immediately and to provide a...