Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is unfolding in a nation with 15 atomic reactors operating near full capacity, exposing Europe’s second-biggest nuclear fleet to potential safety risks.

“Russia’s aggression must be condemned by all freedom-loving people around the globe and it must be stopped," said DA leader John Steenhuisen.

Gauteng Police Commissioner, Elias Mawela will brief the Portfolio Committee on Community Safety on Monday's operation in Rosettenville which led to the arrest of suspected cash-in-transit robbers and the fatal shooting of eight suspects.

KwaZulu-Natal police said on Friday they are treating the threat of a planned shutdown of main highways in the province as serious.

The high court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by the RAF to prevent the auditor-general publishing its disclaimer of opinion and audit report on the financial affairs of the fund.

"Most of the time we know that this person has stolen money from government, but they make us big promises and we put them in power," said Madonsela.

Rolling coverage of the situation unfolding in Ukraine after the military invasion by Russia.

A pilot had a lucky escape on Friday after a light aircraft crashed near Lanseria International Airport in Gauteng.

The Hans Dettman highway between Chatsworth and Pinetown, south of Durban, was barricaded by protesters on Friday.

The state's double murder case against fired Mpumalanga MEC for agriculture Mandla Msibi and others has been dealt a blow after two witnesses indicated they would withdraw their statements against them.

“We must take no sides. Condemn both sides. Call daily for peace and coexistence,” said Ndlozi.

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Whale mothers also appear to be leaving SA breeding areas earlier than usual, which could be having a negative effect on the chances of calf survival.

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the largest Burger King owner in the US, is cutting its chicken-nugget portion sizes as surging beef and wage costs hit profit.

India, the Philippines and Thailand will likely stand to lose the most in Asia as a sustained increase in oil prices fans inflation, slows growth and weakens their currencies, according to Nomura Holdings Inc.

The earthquake, which shook buildings in neighboring Singapore and Malaysia, struck at 8:39 a.m. local time about 17 kilometers northeast of the regency, according to the Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency.

There were no reports of diversions as of Thursday morning, just hours after Russian military units attacked Ukrainian targets and international powers threatened to intensify sanctions.

She was slammed by many on social media who called her an “attention seeker” and told her to “put down the wine and go to sleep”. Others joked she was looking to invite Putin to a "Nkandla tea party".

Bloomberg Economics examines how the conflict could impact growth, inflation and monetary policy.

Community leaders from Soweto and Alexandra which were affected during the July 2021 unrest say soldiers were nowhere to be seen during the height of looting and unrest in both townships.

Missiles pounded the Ukrainian capital on Friday as Russian forces pressed their advance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleaded with the international community to do more, saying sanctions announced so far were not enough.

Zelenskiy said the world was continuing to observe what was going on in Ukraine after its capital Kyiv and other parts of the country were struck by Russian missiles in the early hours of Friday.

China will limit the price of coal in its three biggest mining regions as it adds yet another layer of controls to stop the market from overheating.

“Russia will have to talk to us sooner or later, talk about how to end the fighting and stop this invasion,” Zelenskiy, said in a morning address. “The sooner this conversation begins, the smaller the losses of Russia itself.”

Iranians known as "MuddyWater" are accused of conducting malicious cyber operations targeting telecommunications, defence, local government and the oil and natural gas sectors.

A large-scale "out of Africa" migration led our species to distant locales and occasional interbreeding with Denisovans and Neanderthals.

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"This is not a war of handbags or SAPS rubber bullets. It is a war that involves proper machines. So,as South Africans, we are not coming," joked one user.

Health minister Joe Phaahla said alternative regulations will cover surveillance and control of notifiable diseases, adherence to public health measures at points of entry and environmental health.