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Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it’s Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it “insulting”.

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher says he there have been no conversations with club chiefs over his future since he replaced sacked Ruben Amorim.

Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is given an additional one-match suspension and fined £50,000 for his behaviour during his side’s Premier League defeat to Liverpool last month.

Another suspect was shot and killed in a similar situation on Thursday.

Fannie Seribishane is accused of shooting Mumsy Seribishane outside Lebowakgomo Hospital.

Shebe Maburna appeared before a Polokwana court for an urgent bail application.

Fires in the town damaged infrastructure, disrupting electricity and essential services.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

The Royal Court found the funds were “more likely than not” proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The National Freedom Party is leaving KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity, limiting the power of the coalition, and bringing huge uncertainty to the province.

Employment growth for the world’s largest economy eased significantly last year.

Nzimande says he’s not defending his Cabinet job, insisting he no longer wants to hold office.

SACP says it remains committed to engagement with the ANC while still an independent party.

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KZN GPU

ANC Treasurer General Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says party policies are immune from business influence. 

British skeleton racer Matt Weston wins the Euopean title in St Moritz as Tabby Stoecker claims silver.

Mamelodi Sundowns have sent shockwaves through the local football scene after signing a player from rival club Orlando Pirates FC.

Sunday’s Challenge Cup fixture between Cheetahs and Ulster has been moved to Dukes Rugby Club in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and will now be played at 13:00 GMT.

Oxford United appoint former Wycombe and Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as their new head coach.

Governance failures are turning waste tyre depots into public and environmental health hazards, says a local recycling authority.

Police say officers acted in self-defence after a suspect opened fire during a vehicle interception on the R61 outside Libode.

‘Masandawana, meet our latest arrival, Monnapule Saleng,’ said Sundowns on social media.

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said every player knows they have to beat Bristol if they wish to progress in the Champions Cup.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 10 January 2026.

Larry Page’s apparent Florida move highlights how seriously the ultra-rich are taking a one-time tax aimed at extreme wealth inequality.

X is only allowing “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website.

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

South Africa is looking at another petrol price cut this February.

Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.