Legal experts warned that social media posts, messages, and even fitness app data are increasingly being used as admissible evidence in South African courts, which can destroy personal injury claims.

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.

Ugandan police denied on Saturday allegations by opposition leader Bobi Wine’s party that he had been arrested by soldiers as President Yoweri Museveni closed in on a landslide re-election.

While farmers across the country watch their livestock and their livelihoods wither away in a preventable disease outbreak, R500 million meant to protect South Africa’s agriculture industry has seemingly vanished.

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134b (R2.19-trillion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the “wrongful gains” they received from his early support of the artificial intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday.

Experts have warned that expats who fail to formally cease their tax residency risk being taxed on their worldwide income years later when accessing funds or triggering a SARS review.

A defiant Novak Djokovic is adamant he can still beat any player on his day, but at 38, the Serb is no longer focusing on the Grand Slam record, saying he does not need the pressure it brings.

Egypt might be disappointed with the failure to reach the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, but coach Hossam Hassan said on Friday it had been a good experience before the World Cup later this year.

A Ukrainian delegation is en route to the US for talks on security guarantees and a post-war recovery package, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, expressing hope the documents could be signed on the sidelines of the WEF in Davos.

Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine.

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Friday she was confident that the remnants of what she called Venezuela’s “criminal regime” would eventually be dismantled and there would be an orderly transition to free elections, but cautioned that the ro

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030.

US President Donald Trump offered on Friday to mediate a dispute over Nile River waters between Egypt and Ethiopia.

A Utah judge on Friday heard arguments from a lawyer for the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to dismiss the entire prosecution team over an alleged conflict of interest.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams thanked Australian Open organisers on Saturday for giving her a wildcard that will see the 45-year-old American become the oldest woman to compete in the singles main draw.

‘It’s difficult to find bread in the shops. Even mealie meal is running out.’