THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 23:07
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The US embassy has condemned the South African military for allegedly defying presidential orders by allowing Iran to join naval exercises in False Bay. Labelling Iran a ‘state sponsor of terror’, US officials said the move undermined regional stability. Meanwhile, South Africa has called on Iran to allow peaceful protests amid a violent crackdown on dissent in the country.
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Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
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The resignation of the DA’s longstanding federal finance chair Dion George presents multiple headaches for the party.
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BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
South Africa
The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.
South Africa
Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.
South Africa
The minors were intercepted along the Beitbridge border area earlier this week.
South Africa
The President says he is saddened by the death of a five-year-old child.
World
Libyan authorities have uncovered a mass grave containing the bodies of 21 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, local media reported on Thursday.
World
A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire violations and issues unaddressed in the first stage.
World
At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says.
World
The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok, with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead.
Africa
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.
Africa
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.
Africa
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.
Africa
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Business
The United States Embassy in South Africa has issued a scathing statement about the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) conducting naval exercises with Iran.
Business
Business
A township shopping mall in Gauteng is set to change hands in a R177 million deal after receiving the green light from South Africa’s Competition Commission.
Business
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
Politics
He says he was shocked by the directive because he was against its disbandment.
Politics
The US Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday accused South Africa of supporting Iran while it violently represses pro-democracy protests by allowing Iranian vessels into South African waters for a multi-national naval drill.
Politics
Zuma applied for Khampepe’s recusal on the grounds that she was unsuitable to lead the commission.
Politics
Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance as well as Parliament.
Sport
Steve Crossman is joined by Pat Cash, Naomi Broady, Jodie Burrage and Russell Fuller.
Sport
Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates were handed seemingly more favourable Nedbank Cup fixtures comapred to Kaizer Chiefs.
Sport
Delayed flights, opponent’s failed drug tests and broadcaster issues – how Dalton Smith overcame the odds to become world champion.
Education
As immigration agents and protests lead some families to keep children home, schools around the Twin Cities are offering a remote option for the next several weeks.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — If even half of Kenya’s Members of the National Assembly adopted the approach used in Kiharu Constituency, public education across the country could look markedly different, with lower fees, stable learning, and fewer disruptions.
Education
[Premium Times] In celebrating Biodun Jeyifo at eighty, and reflecting on Fanon at one hundred, there could be no more appropriate keynote voice than that of Priyamvada Gopal.
Education
Damien Egan, vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, denied entry after opposition from pro-Palestine group and union
Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.
Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had...
Lifestyle
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has appeared in good health, and noticeably slimmer, in a recent social media post….
Lifestyle
South Africa was on the top of the travel list for these countries in 2025. Here’s where they came from…
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
The Salt superyacht, valued at over R1 billion, has been spotted docked in Cape Town. Here’s what we know about the vessel and the owner…
Entertainment
Amakhosi beat Stellies last season en route to winning the Nedbank Cup.
Entertainment
Seam bowler Ottneil Baartman secured a hat-trick when he removed Andre Russell, Lizaad Williams and Lungi Ngidi from successive deliveries.
Entertainment
The Nedbank Cup last 32 draw was conducted in Sandton on Thursday.
Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 15 January 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Raspberry Pi is launching a new add-on board capable of running generative AI models locally on the Raspberry Pi 5. Announced on Thursday, the $130 AI HAT+ 2 is an upgraded — and more expensive — version of the module launched last year, now offering 8GB of RAM and a Hailo 10H chip with 40 TOPS of AI performance. Once connected, the Raspberry Pi 5 will use...
Science/Tech
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
Science/Tech
Go, the ancient board game that China, Japan and South Korea all claim as part of their cultural heritage, is struggling to expand its global footprint because the three nations that dominate it cannot agree on something as basic as a common rulebook. When Go was registered with the International Mind Sports Association alongside chess and bridge, organizers had to adopt the American Go...
Science/Tech
X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
Motoring
One of South Africa’s favourite hatchbacks saw a massive drop in sales last month.
Motoring
South Africans can look forward to a new international flight from the end of June.
Motoring
Mini has launched a new limited-edition Countryman series, exclusive to South Africa.
Motoring
Mahindra cemented itself as one of South Africa’s fastest-growing car brands with a record-breaking year in 2025.
Health
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
Health
The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.
Health
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”
Health
Infant heart transplants are extraordinarily rare. A Times health journalist donned scrubs and witnessed how the surgery unfolded.