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‘I was hit in the face by pellets’: Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 14:18

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The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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Manchester United boss Marc Skinner gives fitness update on Ella Toone as Sweden striker Ellen Wangerheim becomes the club’s latest January signing.

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A government report says 800 children were placed in illegal settings for an average of six months last year.

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says that the SANDF may have misinterpreted or ignored instructions from the President regarding Iran’s participation in the naval exercise Will for Peace 2026.

South Africa
Some motorists are removing warning signs and attempting to cross dangerous, submerged bridges.

South Africa
Dumisani Khumalo is testifying at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminality in the

South Africa
Attorney Mabunda seeks case reopening after CCTV shared by media shows Majola absent from footage.

South Africa
Khumalo highlighted the difficulties in investigating the case.

World
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
World
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was under house arrest a day after elections in which early results showed a commanding lead for President Yoweri Museveni as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule.

World
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison, the first verdict in eight criminal trials for allegations that include his 2024 martial law decree.

World
At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

Africa
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Africa
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Africa
President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Africa
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Business
Air Europa is launching a new flight that connects Johannesburg and Madrid, but local travellers will have to wake up early.

Business
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) went from a world-class facility to a complete disaster despite receiving R500 million to revamp the facility.

Business
Sponsored articles on BusinessTech are one of the best options for South African companies to promote their best products and services to an influential audience.

Business
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.
Politics
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday that she had relayed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s participation in naval exercises in False Bay and was appointing a board of inquiry to establish if they were ignored.

Politics
ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Politics
Risk analysis had revealed that almost the whole SAPS in Gauteng was working with criminal cartels.

Politics
The provincial secretary says he will accept nomination for chairperson of the ANC

Sport
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is looking forward to having Mohamed Salah back in the Liverpool squad once he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sport
Jamal Musiala is set to return to the Bayern Munich squad seven months after suffering a leg break at the Club World Cup.

Sport
Great Britain’s Jake Jarman is targeting double World Championships gold this year as part of his build-up towards fulfilling an Olympic dream in 2028.

Sport
Ben Sheaf says Wrexham’s squad are determined to deliver more success in a bid to ensure the north Wales side remain on an upward trajectory.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has formally honored the Provost of the Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Professor Ayodeji Samson Olatunji Ogunjuyigbe, for his outstanding contributions to advancing fiscal decentralization and strengthening institutional capacity in Liberia.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The KPC Foundation has launched a nationwide Grade 10 vetting exercise for the Inuka Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, targeting all 47 counties.

Education
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
The two most senior executives at City & Guilds have been put on leave shortly after a scandal over millions of pounds of bonuses triggered a Charity Commission investigation into the vocational training body.
City & Guilds has told staff that its chief executive, Kirstie...
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.

Lifestyle
A prominent South African lawyer has come under fire for posting sensitive back-to-school images on his social media account…
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

Lifestyle
A wandering white rhino got caught in the heavy downpour at Kruger National Park, necessitating a rescue operation.

Entertainment
‘Die Kantoor’, the South African adaptation of the Bafta and Golden Globe-winning cult comedy ‘The Office’, premieres this weekend on kykNet.

Entertainment
The R2 million contract to buy 22 laptops at inflated prices attracted widespread attention last year.

Entertainment
The presence of three Iranian warships off False Bay has drawn international attention to South Africa.

Entertainment
Dozens of roads have been destroyed by across the province, while others remain flooded.

Science/Tech
Sibongile Rejoyce Sambo went from hoping to have a job serving passengers on commercial airliners to owning a company that flies VIPs, celebrities, sports stars, and heads of state in luxury.
Science/Tech
“If we can’t win on social media, then we definitely can’t win on A.I.,” says Haidt.

Science/Tech
DJI’s new action camera brings a larger sensor, a variable aperture lens, 8K video, interchangeable lenses, and more.

Science/Tech
The “Joining” seems to connect people via radio waves. Let’s dig into the physics at play.
Motoring

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.
Motoring
Health
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

Health
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.

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.