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Iranian media report the deaths in central Iran as Tehran launches new missile salvoes at Israeli targets.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 14 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA missile strike on an industrial area of the central Iranian city of Isfahan has killed at least 15 people, with workers having been inside a factory at the time of the attack, Iranian media reports.The strike hit a factory producing heating and cooling equipment on Saturday, a working day in Iran, according to the semi-official Fars news agency, which attributed the…

SOMAHLAYA from Mpangeni, Celeste Ntuli, is on the verge of making history by winning the Comedian of the Year award two years in a row at the annual Savanna Comics Choice Awards which returns to Gold Reef City, Johannesburg, on May 2.Last year Celeste, who is also an actor, defeated Kagiso KG Mokgadi, Khanyisa Bunu, Bobby Collins and Sifiso Nene.Talking about receiving the award, he said: “It means a lot to me to receive this award because I’ve been doing comedy for 20 years, so to receive it at this time was very good. I’m actually still shocked. Thank you…

(File photo: Eyad Baba/AFP) Get the latest news on developments in the Middle East here. Iran must stop attacks on neighbors – Hamas The Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas called on Iran on Saturday to stop its attacks on neighboring countries, while reaffirming Tehran’s right to defend itself against the US and Israel. “The movement appeals to the brothers in Iran to avoid targeting neighboring countries,” reads a statement from Hamas. Hamas, which was engaged in a two-year war with Israel in Gaza, also appealed to the international community to intervene and help bring an end to the ongoing war. The…

THE MINISTER of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Indigenous Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has officially announced plans to build a national monument to honor the Prince of KwaPhindangene, King Mangosuthu Buthelezi.Speaking at a ceremony to award outstanding municipalities in this province in2026 KZN Municipal Excellence Awards, at the King Albert Luthuli International Convention Center in Durban, the Minister said that a third model is needed to complete the history of the country’s freedom struggle.He was talking about the third model because there are others recently opened by the President of the country, which were honored by the…

The Peace Palace, the seat of the International Court of Justice, in The Hague. (Photo: Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto/AFP)The United States will defend its ally Israel against accusations at the highest court of the United Nations (UN) that Israel violated the Genocide Convention during its military campaign in Gaza, the court said on Friday.Washington submitted a so-called “declaration of intervention” to the International Court of Justice, which is currently considering the genocide case against Israel. South Africa brought the case.”The US affirms, in the strongest possible terms, that the allegations of ‘genocide’ against Israel are false,” Washington said in its submission.The US…

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes that there is much more to come in the race for the Betway Premiership title.Zimnyama picked up a point in a 1-1 draw with Siwelele FC at Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto, on Saturday afternoon.Going into the break, Siwelele led with a goal scored by Vincent Pule, who was playing for Pirates.Magebhula’s team quickly got the equalizer in the second half through the foot of Tshepang Moremi but they were unable to score the second one.This result left them at the top of the log with 48 points in 21 games.They leave Mamelodi Sundowns with…

March 14, 2026 How would you like to share the article? (Photo: Laurens Schlebusch/VL) Free State Agriculture (FL) says it is aware of cases where bulk fuel suppliers are withholding diesel from farmers in anticipation of price increases. However, the organization says that it will not “allow farmers to be exploited through opportunistic price manipulation or supply restrictions at a time when agriculture is already under pressure”. VL says he is also well aware of international concerns about fuel market disruption following the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, and the domino effect this could have on South…

Information has come to light about banning the use of OpenClaw AI tools and apps in government offices and banks in China. According to a Bloomberg report, after knowing the features of OpenClaw AI tool, cyber security experts have considered it dangerous. Because of this there is a fear of data leak.OpenClaw is seen more as an AI agent than an AI tool.China Restricted OpenClaw AI : There is fear in China regarding the OpenClaw AI tool which is becoming famous all over the world. According to a Bloomberg report, citing security reasons, the Chinese government is banning the use…

IT IS STILL a mystery about the disappearance of guns and lots of ammunition in the Khahlamba Municipality. They are still wondering where the guns and ammunition bought by the municipality have gone as they are not where they should be kept and no one is revealing how the ammunition was used if it worked.There is still a search for the missing council gun and 400 bullets.There is also a small gun that was bought by the municipality but was not officially registered.The disappearance of firearms and ammunition was recalled by the internal auditors of the municipality.While the disappearance of…

The learners of the Breede Valley School of Skills with principal Llowellyn Syce. (Photo: Provided) What began as a story of preparation and perseverance eventually became one of courage, leadership and inspiration when learners from a school for children with special needs had to complete the Cape Town cycle tour without their principal on Sunday. Five learners from the Breede Valley School of Skills spent months under the guidance of Llowellyn Syce, principal, preparing for the cycle tour under challenging conditions. Some of the learners do not have bicycles of their own and the region’s drought conditions have made exercises…