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0:00China's Bergen Rassenberg up to 24 degrees Ptoria high of 26. That collision ensued on the end of the 14th Espan before the Brakfontean interchanges causing delays. In your sport former champion Carlos Alcaro's Ames to extend his perfect start to the year at Indian Wells, and the proteas **** the bed. Yes the top stories of the morning. Iran's ambassador to South Africa, Montsosha Cape Mer says the attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel pose serious dangers and represent an unprecedented violation of international norms. Today is the sixth day since the U.S. and Israel launched a strikes on Iran killing the Islamic Republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with top security officials. Altairan's counter strikes have targeted U.S. assets across the Gulf region. Other facilities, including airports, have also been caught in the crossfire.

1:01The ambassador spoke last night at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ptoria about the latest developments, saying both America and Israel are undermining sovereign equality. Targeting such a figure undermines the very foundations of sovereign equality and said a reckless precedent with potentially severe and unpredictable consequences for the stability of the international system. Meanwhile the Department of International Relations and Corporation has called on South Africans to leave the Middle East and avoid non-essential travel to countries affected. Those who wish to evacuate cities and countries have been strongly advised to use the official channels and leave the moment that they are able to do so. Several airlines have resumed limited commercial flights out of the region. If you or someone you know want to get in contact with South African officials in the Middle East, we have those contact numbers for you.

2:02It's at jackarandafn.com. Click on news. In other news, forensic investigator Paula Sullivan is expected to return to Parliament's ad hoc committee today to conclude his evidence in the investigation into political interference in the justice system. A Sullivan walked out last week citing a scheduling conflict, but the committee resolved that his testimony must continue. Parliament's legal advisor and elitiana says a Sullivan's return is crucial to ensure a full investigation into the serious allegations before Parliament. You are still under examination when you are out of the committee proceedings. And the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has paid tribute to South African icons Sally Philander, describing him as one of the country's most beloved entertainers, storytellers and cultural voices. Sally Philander passed away yesterday at the age of 65. No further information has been released. In a statement Minister Gator McKenzie says Philander was a storyteller who found inspiration

3:02from the communities of the Cape flats giving voice to everyday experiences with his wit, honesty and compassion. His humour carried the rhythms, languages and spirit of the Western Cape. And through it he helped bring the stories of ordinary South Africans into the national conversation. Sally once told Checker-Render FM that he's come to peace with everything that life's given him. I don't even regret the bad things that happened to me. They evil things that happened to me because all those things contribute to who I am now. Things happen. It's about how you respond. That's how you manage it. That dictates your state of comfort with yourself. More about this morning's local and international stories at checker-RenderFM.com, click on news. I would love to give some gifts. I would love to give some gifts.