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The US says it has carried out new strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval vessels near Bandar Abbas. The attacks come despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Iran, Qatar and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations continue, but warns Washington will keep vital Gulf shipping lanes open. Iran says progress has been made in talks, but no final agreement is close. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues Tembisa Fakude

Thousands of learners have been left stranded for two weeks as scholar transport disruptions continue in the Eastern Cape. Taxi operators from Ngqushwa have shut down services over alleged government non-payment, forcing school closures and severely disrupting teaching and learning. Parents are calling for urgent intervention as tensions escalate between operators and authorities in efforts to resolve the ongoing impasse swiftly. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose

About 200 foreign nationals were allegedly chased away from their homes at Effingham informal settlement in Durban. The community says there are tensions in the area but they are divided on the issue of foreign nationals. For more on this we are joined on the line by Chairperson Greenwood Park CPF Subforum 2, Comprising Greenwood Park/Effingham/Avoca/Riverhorse Valley (GEAR), Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danusha Makan-Maharaj...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to review the S89 independent panel report into Phala Phala. From the papers, he seeks only a review not an interim interdict against the pending impeachment process. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi..

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie addressing the Africa Day celebrations at Moruleng Stadium in the North West Province alongside Deputy Minister Peace Mabe. McKenzie said South Africa is facing general crime challenges and rejected claims of targeted violence against specific groups, McKenzie has urged government leaders to engage communities on immigration concerns and listen to their frustrations. Giving his address at the The 2026 Africa Day celebrations in North West Province Mckenzie had this to say.