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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.

Seven-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton, will have a new race engineer talking to him over the radio this season after Ferrari announced they had moved Riccardo Adami to a different role.

Water levels continue to rise in Mpumalanga and Limpopo

Six other pedestrians were arrested for allegedly contravening the Immigration Act

This as floods wreak havoc in the province, the Luvuvhu River has also burst its banks

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.

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.

The Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organisation ays SA will not be bullied by the US.

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.

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina says she can “finally breathe” as she prepares for her first Australian Open as a home player.

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 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.

Why South Korea is becoming a top destination for South Africans to work, study and reimagine their futures.

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

Digitap ($TAP) is delivering strong results at a time when most of the market is struggling for direction. In a short period, the project has raised over $4 million during its crypto presale, even as sentiment across the sector remains cautious, and liquidity stays thin.  That performance stands out because bearish markets usually punish early-stage […]

Intel’s share price has recovered to near its highest level in two years due to significant wins in its new foundry business.

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.