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South Africa’s men’s hockey team won historic bronze at FIH Indoor World Cup in Croatia, their best showing ever. Led by Mustapha Cassiem, they beat Belgium 6-5. Germany won title in a shootout against Austria. South Africa impressed, with Cassiem scoring four goals.
Elon Musk’s group offers $97.4bn bid to buy OpenAI after X owner lawsuit. Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but left before its success. OpenAI transitioning to for-profit model, prompting disagreement from Musk who wants it to return to open-source focus. Bid backed by xAI, potential merger with OpenAI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected a $97.4 billion bid led by Elon Musk to acquire the nonprofit behind ChatGPT. The unsolicited offer was made on Monday, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, with Musk’s attorney confirming. Sarah Frier covered the story for “Bloomberg The Close.”
Hamas delays release of Israeli hostages in response to alleged Israeli breach of Gaza ceasefire. Israel condemns move as ceasefire violation, puts military on high alert. Scheduled release of three hostages on Saturday postponed indefinitely.
President Trump imposes 25% import tax on steel and aluminum entering the US, despite warnings of retaliation. The move aims to boost domestic production and is set to take effect on March 4. Trump emphasizes the need for American-made metals, stating it will make the nation rich and cheaper for consumers. US businesses and Canada, a major supplier, express concerns.
South Africa’s pioneering black female nuclear scientist, Senamile Masango, known as “the queen of science,” has passed away at 37. Despite facing discrimination, she inspired many with her determination and achievements. Masango was the first African woman to work at Cern and promoted science education. Her death has left a void in the science community.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party swiftly responds to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s offensive posts targeting the party’s secretary general. Former President Jacob Zuma directs Zuma-Sambudla to issue a public apology to the Secretary-General, President, party members, supporters, and the public, as well as all structures she serves in or leads.
Donald Trump plans to implement 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the US, including from Canada and Mexico. Sky’s Ed Conway examines the impact on other major US trade partners.
Pupils in Bukavu return to school after M23 fighters’ threat. Eastern DR Congo calm as regional powers call for ceasefire. Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize territory in mineral-rich region, displacing thousands. Front line calm after intense fighting near Bukavu. M23 advances in South Kivu after taking control of Goma. Regional powers appeal for peace amid fears of wider conflict.
South Africans eagerly await the annual Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, which outlines government spending plans affecting daily life, from bread prices to job availability. The speech details revenue sources, spending areas like education and healthcare, and new government investments. It has wide-ranging impacts on petrol prices and social grants.
