News24 | Board of inquiry launched into Iranian navy’s role in ‘Will for Peace 2026’ drill

The Department of Defence has announced a board of inquiry to investigate the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s navy in the “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise, contrary to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive. Source

News24 | Thursday’s weather: Severe storms to hit 5 provinces; extreme heat in some regions

Gauteng, the Free State, North West, Mpumalanga, and western KwaZulu-Natal face possible afternoon thunderstorms, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned. Source

News24 | Minister orders review of parole decision for infamous Griekwastad murderer

Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer for review. Source

News24 | Johannesburg Development Agency boss charged with money laundering, granted R50k bail

Johannesburg Development Agency boss and acting Johannesburg Social Housing Company CEO Themba Mathibe was granted R50 000 bail by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Source

News24 | Green goddess quiche

A fresh green goddess quiche with phyllo crust, vegetables, and creamy cheese. Ready in less than an hour and perfect for summer brunch! Source

News24 | Rand gains 25% in less than a year as Trump smothers the dollar

The rand strengthened to R15.79 against the dollar on Wednesday morning, marking a massive 25% improvement since its recent low of R19.74 in April 2025. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Ethiopia: Deluge, Defense, and Demolition - Themes in PM Abiy's AAU Lecture

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university's journey and its contributions to Ethiopian society. As the occasion was the first time Prime Minister Abiy addressed the AAU community, the moment called for more than ceremony. It invited a vision for higher education, one that could articulate national ambition, shape expectations, signal priorities, and set the tone for how a society Source

Ethiopia: Allied Gold Sells Kurmuk Project to China's Zijin

[Reporter] Egyptian firm poised to earn USD 375mln from sale, Ethiopian gov't likely to get nothing Source

Nigeria: NUPRC Courts Global Investors Ahead of 2025 Oil Licensing Round

[Premium Times] NUPRC said the webinar is designed to provide investment clarity and execution certainty for companies seeking to participate in the licensing round, which will offer 50 oil and gas blocks across frontier, onshore, shallow-water and deepwater terrains. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters. Source

Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships". Source

'Don't take us to a hospital': Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest

Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers. Source

Are there 'forever chemicals' in your floor cleaner?

Some floor cleaners contain PFAS - chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them - and what you can use as alternative. Source

Woman 'took own life after benefits cut in error'

A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside. Source