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Novak Djokovic says the upcoming Australian Open is not “now or never” for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.

South African passport holders have received an early 2026 gift that makes exploring the world that much easier.

A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan’s defence ministry called a “provocative and irresponsible” move.

A rare gem discovered at South Africa’s Cullinan Mine has sparked pride among expats worldwide with its uncanny resemblance to the continent.

Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says customers in Lenasia owe City Power close to R900 million.

Water levels continue to rise in Mpumalanga and Limpopo

Six other pedestrians were arrested for allegedly contravening the Immigration Act

Uganda’s president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms “idiot” and “human scum” to disparage staff.

Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.

A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent’s top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.

Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

One of South Africa’s prominent semigration hotspots, is facing a water crisis that is threatening the long-term sustainability of the coastal town.

Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria has recorded an average of 3.2 distinctions per candidate, which is better than the majority of private schools in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Mashatile says uMkhonto weSizwe cannot remain a passive observer in the ANC.

Great Britain’s Charlotte Bankes wins her first snowboard cross World Cup of the season with a dominant display in Dongbeiya.

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly said their goodbyes to a long-serving first team player. Here’s all the key details below!

Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski’s hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

Daniel Msendami becomes the 13th Zimbabwean to sign for Orlando Pirates. Here’s a look at Zimbabweans who joined the club before him.

Meghan Markle shares never-seen-before throwback photos with Prince Harry as she joins the 2016 throwback challenge. Take a look…

Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

David, a faith-based South African animated movie, is Goliath-ing the competition on its major studio release in North America …

The US formally seized two shipping containers housing training workstations made by a South African flight academy

The two-time former champions and finalists from last year have one round robin game to play.

‘Librarians: The Next Chapter’ is a fantastical spin-off of the original series. The show stars Jessica Green, who said the show’s got spunk.

Matches are scheduled for 4–10 February.

We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.

Households who must register their solar systems with Eskom will pay a R10,000 fee from March 2026.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.

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