Jacaranda FM Newswatch @ 12H00

0:00The Iranian state media has confirmed the death of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, in attacks by Israel and the United States. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran not to respond any further. This comes as Israel announced moments ago that it would target the heart of Tehran. British Prime Minister Kirstalmer says the UK was not involved in the attacks. We want to see peace and security and the protection of civilian life. Iran can end this now. They should refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons programs and cease the appalling violence and repression against the Iranian people. Explosions can still be heard above Israel to buy Doha and Tehran.

1:03This comes as a blast was observed at an American military base in Iraq. Reports indicate that protesters are attempting to storm US embassies in Baghdad, Iraq, Karachi, Pakistan and Kashmir, India. At least eight protesters have been killed at the consulate in Pakistan. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has urged South Africans to limit non-essential travel to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain amid escalating regional tensions. Citizens are advised to stay alert, have travel documents ready and monitor official updates before departure. Space closures have disrupted flights to and from the Middle Eastern hubs and heightened safety concerns. Airports company South Africa announced eight flights were delayed from our summit international airport, fall from Cape Town and three from King Sharkot, Durban Airport, where schools

2:03more across the globe, the largest flight disruptions since COVID-19. The DA says the presidential panel into the world for peace and exercise must lead to accountability in the South African National Defence Force, the party warns that delays in a breakdown in the chain of command shows serious failures and calls for full transparency in the inquiry. The DA is Chris Hutton. South Africa cannot afford the Defence Force drifting beyond accountability. When orders are ignored, oversight is dodged and serious allegations are made with silence. It is not just procedure that is violated. It is the constitution itself. Our soldiers risk their lives at least this country can amount. It is lawful, disciplined and accountable leadership. Guassalto notes the court agreement, allowing a single judicial process to hear the challenges to the National Health Insurance Act. Federation spokesperson Matthew Bach says while he is concerned by attempts to weaken

3:07or delay the NHI, assurances from President Sarah Mapposa and health minister Otto Saladi show the government's commitment to universal health care. Federation and the overwhelming majority of workers are supportive and determined to defend the NHI. Society cannot turn a blind eye to the reality that most of the Africans lack access to quality and affordable health care. This is not due to lack of resources but the skewed distribution. Many workers and the families are infected and died from preventable, manageable diseases. For you these and other stories that check around if you have not come, click on News and for those in other countries please check in with your local embassy.

4:42We can dance, we can dance our night, we can dance to the morning light, let's forget about our reason no matter what we're outside, she said oh hi nice to meet you tonight maybe we could go dance, get up off our feet, we can dance, we can dance our night. She took my head and let me through the dark. She said to the people forget I'm broken heart. She said to the people forget I'm broken heart.