US strikes Iran as talks continue, Pope warns of AI risk, and Motshekga affirms right to protest

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Talks continue after US launches strikes on Iran As negotiators from Iran began new talks in Qatar today, the US said it had launched strikes

Oil prices ease over hopes of Iran deal, Kruger Park murders make grim history, major attack on Kyiv

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Rubio suggests US/Iran deal imminent Oil prices fell sharply and Asian stock markets rose today amid mounting hopes of a deal between the United States

SA braces for inflation surge, Trump willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, and Ebola latest

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Rate hike unlikely to curb inflation – report Economics have cautioned that an inflation surge caused by the Middle East conflict will not likely be

Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, next phase due in SA rail network reform, and economic outlook “clouded” by Iran war

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Xi hails “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Russia In Beijing this morning, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on further strengthening strategic coordination

Trump holds off resuming Iran war, Ebola cases grow, and Gauteng schools funding model questioned

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Trump holds off resuming war with Iran, polls show low support for hostilities US President Donald Trump’s latest statement that he is holding off a

Trump warns Iran to “get moving”, Ebola outbreak declared international emergency, and HRC to investigate Gauteng water crisis

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Trump’s warning to Iran reflects mounting tension over stalled talks News of his discussions with national security officials, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has

Challenge to reach inflation goal, unemployment rate up, outcome-based accountability for public sector

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SARB faces challenge in reaching 3% inflation goalThe South African Reserve Bank will face a difficult path in sustainably achieving a lower 3% inflation target,

Ramaphosa speaks, JHB electrical bill, Prasa retrenchments

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“I will not resign” – Ramaphosa “I will not resign. I fully intend to continue serving the people of South Africa and to advance their interests.

Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala options, textbook reform, COSATU targets Spar

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Ramaphosa considers legal response after Phala Phala rulingPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is considering his legal options after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament must revisit the

“Conference of the Left” due soon, Trump says ceasefire still holds, and WHO assures hantavirus outbreak not a pandemic

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SACP invites ANC, MK and EFF to join concerted “left” initiative The SACP has invited the ANC, MK and EFF, which together secured 64.28% of