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Oil prices have surged, pushing oil prices back above $100 per barrel today after US-Iran peace talks collapsed and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations in Islamabad broke down with the US delegation blaming Iran's nuclear stance while Tehran accused Washington of shifting demands. The US military enforces a blockade on traffic to and from Iranian ports from today. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to retaliate. For analysis, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to senior researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude.

The Information Regulator has raised concern after a growing number of data breaches in the country, demanding greater transparency from Standard Bank. This follows the bank's confirmation that unauthorised access to selected client information was detected in March 2026. The exposed data includes names, ID numbers and company registration details. The regulator says it will closely monitor the bank's response and investigation into the breach. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deborah Lamola, Acting Senior Manager for Security Compromises (POPIA) at the Information Regulator

Businessman Suleiman Carrim rushed to hospital after gym heart attack before crucial commission testimony. Johannesburg ANC-linked businessman Suliman Carrim was reportedly rushed to hospital following a suspected heart attack while working out at a gym on Monday morning, just days before he is due to testify at the high-stakes Madlanga Commission. While initial reports point to a possible heart attack, his current condition remains unknown. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Canny Maphanga

The Eastern Cape Health Department has obtained a court interdict to end the strike by staff at the Dora Nginza hospital in Gqeberha. Employees say they are overworked due to a shortage of staff at the hospital. They are demanding a fair working ratio. The department has urged employees to return to work to enable the full restoration of services, while engagements continue. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Denosa Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary, Veli Sinqana.

Award winning News and Current Affairs Show host/presenter Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm.