President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over escalating Middle East tensions after Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes, sparking fears of regional conflict. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency session as global leaders react with alarm. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over escalating Middle East tensions after Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack. Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes, sparking fears of regional conflict. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency session as global leaders react with alarm. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned for today and will resume on Wednesday morning. North West Businessman Brown Mogotsi, was today expected back on the stand,but failed to appear, citing illness. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson told the commission a medical certificate is expected by end of day. Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga declared Mogotsi in contempt for now and indicated the commission may initiate legal proceedings but any consequences will be addressed on Wednesday once the certificate is reviewed. This comes as the inquiry races toward its March 17 deadline to wrap up its probe into criminality and corruption in the justice system. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the commission's spokesperson Jeremy Michaels 

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned for today and will resume on Wednesday morning. North West Businessman Brown Mogotsi, was today expected back on the stand,but failed to appear, citing illness. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson told the commission a medical certificate is expected by end of day. Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga declared Mogotsi in contempt for now and indicated the commission may initiate legal proceedings but any consequences will be addressed on Wednesday once the certificate is reviewed. This comes as the inquiry races toward its March 17 deadline to wrap up its probe into criminality and corruption in the justice system. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the commission's spokesperson Jeremy Michaels&nbsp;

 Madlanga Commission: Extension discussions ongoing.

The Middle East is on edge after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. 
It triggered retaliatory missile attacks, emergency U.N. meetings and protests across several countries. World leaders are divided, while civilians across the region brace for further escalation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Associate Professor of Public International Law, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Professor Sikwani Ncube  

The Middle East is on edge after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.&nbsp; It triggered retaliatory missile attacks, emergency U.N. meetings and protests across several countries. World leaders are divided, while civilians across the region brace for further escalation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Associate Professor of Public International Law, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Professor Sikwani Ncube&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Hawks' National Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested three suspects from the Health Department this morning. The suspects have been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. The three are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Hawks National Spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale....

The Hawks' National Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested three suspects from the Health Department this morning. The suspects have been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. The three are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Hawks National Spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale....

President Cyril Ramaphosa concerned by escalating Middle East tensions

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