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News24

February 2026

News24 | Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Thomas Massiecongressman
I am opposed to this War. This is not ‘America First,’
Mike Johnsonspeaker of the United States House of Representatives
Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions. President Trump and the Administration have made every effort to pursue peaceful and diplomatic solutions in response to the Iranian regime’s sustained nuclear ambitions and development, terrorism, and the murder of Americans—and even their own people,
It will be violent, extensive, and I believe, at the end of the day, successful,
We pray for the safety of our brave servicemembers and our allies involved in Operation Epic Fury,
Tom Cottonsenator
The butcher’s bill has finally come due for the ayatollahs,
Ruben Gallegosenator
Trump ran on exposing the pedophiles and stopping wars. Trump is now protecting the pedophiles and starting wars,
The American people do not want another endless and costly war in the Middle East when there are so many problems at home,

News24 | Trump warns some Americans may die amid US strikes in Iran

Donald Trumppresident
I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand,
Donald Trumppresident
My administration has taken every possible step to minimise the risk to US personnel in the region. Even so, and I do not make this statement lightly, the Iranian regime seeks to kill,
Donald Trumppresident
They’ve rejected every opportunity to renounce their nuclear ambitions, and we can’t take it anymore,

News24 | Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

It concluded with the mutual understanding that we will continue to engage in a more detailed manner on matters that are essential to any deal — including sanctions termination and nuclear-related steps,

News24 | Bill Clinton says he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein crimes

Bill Clintonpresident
I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,
Bill Clintonpresident
I have no recollection of when I first met Ms. Maxwell, though I believe she was working for Mr. Epstein at the time."
Even with 20/20 hindsight, I saw nothing that ever gave me pause,
I'm here today for two reasons. The first is that I love my country. And America was built upon the idea that no person is above the law, even Presidents — especially Presidents,

News24 | Saturday’s weather: Damaging waves in Western Cape; thunderstorms persist in 4 provinces

Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions in places along the Wild Coast and adjacent interior of the Eastern Cape

News24 | Iran, tariffs drive gold to seventh monthly gain, platinum at four-week high

Spot gold gained 0.9% to $5 232.21 an ounce by early evening SA time

Soni KumariaNZ analyst
There are two things (supporting gold). First is the tariff uncertainty which is there in the market right now, and on the other hand, the Iran and the US situation,
The latest rounds of talks have not produced a clear outcome, leaving geopolitical risks present but not escalating.... This has kept gold at elevated levels, though it has not yet provided sufficient momentum to establish a sustainable bullish trend,

News24 | Nestlé begins SA layoffs as part of global overhaul

The global food giant, under new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil, is cutting about 16,000 jobs, about 6% of its workforce, as part of a sweeping reorganisation that includes divesting non-core brands and businesses

We remain firmly committed to playing our part in the development of the local and Africa’s economy as a whole,... We are positive that we are paving the way for a long-term, sustainable future on the continent

News24 | Trump administration to boost Afrikaner ‘refugee’ numbers despite some delays

The new target, contained in a previously unreported document from the US State Department dated 27 January, signals a push to ramp up admissions from South Africa, while refugee applications from other areas have been severely curtailed

The inability to safely process about 4,500 applicants per month, an objective communicated to (the U.S. State Department's refugee division) from the White House, would result in failure to meet a Presidential priority,
The assertion that Afrikaners face systemic persecution is fundamentally unsubstantiated,

News24 | Netflix shares surge as it walks away from Warner Bros

We've always been disciplined… the deal is no longer financially attractive,
In the U.S., we believe Paramount has a good enough relationship with the presidential administration to ease concerns, and the Department of Justice has set a precedent in overlooking the merger of major studios when Disney bought Fox,
The bid always looked like a mix of offence and defence — shoring up content and scale, while keeping competition from gaining any edge, but at a very high price,

News24 | Fuel price hike: Dip in oil price comes too late to shield SA motorists in March

Farmers, the logistics sector and wholesalers will be especially affected by the expected increase of up to 65c per litre in diesel prices

News24 | PHOTOS | Harry and Meghan in Amman: Duke and Duchess conclude ‘incredible’ Jordan visit

They joined a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 26 February

Meghan, Duchess of Sussexactress
Congratulations on your dedication to your care
Prince Harry, Duke of Susseximage in gallery
There's no shame in having an addiction.
It’s OK to not be OK. Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery. Now share your courage and experience.”
Prince Harry, Duke of Susseximage in gallery
We remain deeply committed to advancing awareness, reducing stigma and expanding access to mental health support for all those affected by conflict and crisis.”

News24 | UPDATE | Solly Msimanga eyes DA federal chair bid, vows to rebalance party power

Gauteng DA leader and MPL Solly Msimanga has put up his hand for the DA federal chairperson

Solly Msimangapolitician
When I say I accept this nomination, it is not for prestige or the position it comes with. It is because we intend to occupy that building,

News24 | Golfer out of SA Open after suffering severe injuries in freak elevator fall

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan had to withdraw from the South African Open in Stellenbosch due to injuries sustained in a freak elevator accident

News24 | Hillary Clinton testifies she never met sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or visited his island

No one is accusing at this moment the Clintons of any wrongdoing,
Bill Clintonpresident
I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein,
President Trump has answered hundreds if not thousands of questions from you all about Epstein and I think he’s been very transparent in releasing the documents,
That is exactly what my husband will testify to tomorrow,

News24 | UPDATE | Two South Africans recruited to Russia war effort have died — Lamola

Two South Africans who were recruited to travel to Russia as part of foreign employment schemes associated with the ongoing war in Ukraine have died

Ronald Lamolaminister of International Relations and Cooperation
The ones we are aware of are two that we have been made aware of that have died (sic), but they were not part of the 17. So that should be very clear… it should not be confused as part of the 17. They were not part of the 17. But it’s part of another recruitment drive or another scheme that took them there,
As and when they arrive in South Africa, the law must take its course. Everyone who is involved in this situation, this scheme, must be held accountable and there must be consequences,