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Tensions continues to escalate in the Middle East as Donald Trump signals openness to talks, while Iran warns it is ready to respond to any US ground invasion plans. Pakistan is preparing to host possible peace negotiations amid ongoing regional diplomacy. Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes continue across Tehran and other cities, hitting key infrastructure and worsening civilian conditions, as global oil prices surge and markets react to growing fears of a wider conflict. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow: Africa -Asia dialogue 

The community of Buffalo City is marching against what it calls the unauthorized coronation of the Nigerian Igbo King, at KuGompo City. This follows videos circulated in social media showing the coronation ceremony held in at the city earlier this month. Inkosi Xhanti Bambilizwe Sigcawu of AmaXhosa royal house says they are here to make a mark, and calling on legal steps to be taken. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  Inkosi Xhanti Bambilizwe Sigcawu of AmaXhosa royal family

Political analyst Professor Metjie Makgoba says court battles in the African National Congress across the Eastern Cape and Limpopo reflect deep internal divisions. Makgoba warns the party’s credibility is at risk, as members increasingly rely on courts to resolve disputes. This comes after the 
The African National Congress in Limpopo has been granted a green light to proceed with its provincial conference after the High Court in Polokwane dismissed an urgent application to halt the gathering. The ruling clears the way now for leadership elections, which are scheduled for today, the 27th and 28th of March, throughout this weekend, despite disputes over delegate nomination processes. This judgment comes a day after the East London High Court ruled yesterday that the Eastern Cape African National Congress (ANC) elective conference, scheduled for this weekend in KuGompo, cannot go ahead. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political analyst Professor Metjie Makgoba. 

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

The African National Congress in Limpopo is set to proceed with its provincial conference after the High Court in Polokwane dismisses an urgent application to halt the gathering. The ruling clears the way now for leadership elections, which are scheduled for today the 27th and 28th of March throughout this weekend, despite disputes over delegate nomination processes. This judgement comes a day after the East London High Court ruled yesterday that the Eastern Cape African National Congress (ANC) elective conference, scheduled for this weekend in KuGompo, cannot go ahead. 

The Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has told parliament that any deliberate attempt to withhold fuel from the market would not be tolerated. Mantashe warned petrol stations that withholding fuel is illegal and has promised to prosecute those found to be doing so in South Africa. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Director General at the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Jacob Mbele....

Today marks 6 full years since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will be under full lockdown restrictions due to COVID 19 pandemic. Many things changed in South Africa, people were not allowed to go to certain areas, when you go to work you were supposed to have a permit from work. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Family Practitioner and Healthcare Leader, Vice-Chairperson of the Unity Forum of Family Practitioners (UFFP), Dr Angelique Coetzee....

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleka says the 2024/25 audit outcomes show little overall improvement across provinces. She notes progress in the Eastern Cape, where Health and Education improved to unqualified opinions. However she says, Free State and North West remain among the weakest performers. KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng saw regressions, particularly in Health. Briefing the media, Maluleka highlighted ongoing procurement irregularities and financial mismanagement. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Acting Head of Audit at Auditor general South Africa, Dr Thami Zikode

The African National Congress has rejected what it calls the “Mbalula Dossier” released by AfriForum. The party describes the document not as a genuine pursuit of justice, but as a politically motivated attempt to smear and isolate the Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula. The party has further said AfriForum has long positioned itself as an opponent of transformation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri 

March and March Movement together with Action SA and other political parties are today protesting against undocumented foreign nationals in Durban. The March and March Movement is celebrating its first anniversary in KwaZulu-Natal today.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Action SA Leader, Herman Mashaba