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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has quietly deleted a post showing that, contrary to media reports, Iran’s Corvette Naghdi is actively participating in the sea phase of Exercise Will for Peace 2026.

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

The event is part the government’s effort to “restore pride in communities” and showcase local communities.

Wealthy South Africans are increasingly moving funds into discretionary trusts offshore to protect assets, hedge local risks, and benefit from stable, low-tax jurisdictions.

The court has found that the witness has also lied that he cannot read nor write English.

The Western Cape government is affected by wildfires and water shortages.

Chiloane says 3000 learners remain unplaced as parents flood Gauteng Education offices.

The purpose for the visit is to kickstart the 2026 Back-To-School Programme.

Leaders from Denmark and Greenland will meet with top U.S. officials in Washington on Wednesday to try to find a way out of a crisis caused by President Trump repeated demands to annex Greenland.

President Trump calls on Iranians to keep protesting, but the regime is cracking down hard and the death toll is rising.

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.

Best Before, which is disrupting the South African retail market with lower prices than retailers like Checkers and Pick n Pay, has launched nationwide courier delivery.

A code audit will give you a detailed summary of your software’s code quality, performance, security issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

Health Department requested more funding after Trump administration withdrew PEPFAR funding.

Makhubele was removed as Chief Whip with immediate effect.

Dithejane is heading stateside.

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment as manager – is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

Alternative assets like luxury watches and jewellery are outperforming South African stocks and even the property market. Here’s why …

US actor Will Smith has come to the rescue of US YouTuber Salah Brooks who was robbed in Cape Town last month…

The ‘Mommy Club: Sugar and Spice’ star Losh Naidoo is celebrating her triplet daughters top achieving Matric passes…

While matric results hit a record high, analysts say the true pass rate shows most pupils never reach or succeed in Grade 12.

Johannesburg municipal officials have been on an advertising non-compliance drive this week based on public safety concerns.

Snakes in engines are very tricky as you have to know where the head is at all times.

Analysts say cooperation is growing inside the GNU, but warn elections and economic delivery will be the real test of its staying power.

Ugandan authorities have cut internet access and limited mobile services ahead of crucial elections.

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Safety researchers warn touchscreen-heavy dashboards increase distraction, reaction times and crash risk for drivers globally.

Two new illegal IPTV services have recently emerged in South Africa and are gaining traction for providing cheaper access to many of DStv’s most popular channels, as well as Netflix content.

South Africans are spending noticeably less on petrol than they were a few months ago.

South Africa has an exclusive selection of high-powered bakkies that can tackle rough terrain and give hot hatchbacks a run for their money.

Tata has announced that two new SUVs are heading to South Africa this year.

One of South Africa’s largest municipalities plans to generate revenue by auctioning off 800 cars next month.

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.