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Legal warning for South Africans who use WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok
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.

‘It’s not now or never’ – Djokovic targets elusive 25th Slam
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.

101 destinations for South African passport holders to travel to without a visa
South African passport holders have received an early 2026 gift that makes exploring the world that much easier.

Taiwan says Chinese drone made ‘provocative’ flight over South China Sea island
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.

Is this blue diamond shaped like Africa worth R715 million?
A rare gem discovered at South Africa’s Cullinan Mine has sparked pride among expats worldwide with its uncanny resemblance to the continent.

Grieving mum suing TikTok says hearing was ‘painful’
Roome is one of five parents suing the social media giant in the US over their children’s deaths.

Hamilton to have new race engineer after Ferrari move Adami
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.

Uganda police deny opposition leader’s arrest
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.

John Steenhuisen mum on missing R500 million
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.
Musk seeks up to $134bn from OpenAI, Microsoft in ‘wrongful gains’
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.

Four taken to hospital after Iranian embassy protest
Several people are arrested after the protest outside the embassy in London.

Why Australian Open schedule ‘doesn’t make sense’ to Raducanu
While players are used to short turnarounds, Emma Raducanu questions the logic of her Australian Open first-round match being played on Sunday night in Melbourne.

SARS warning for South Africans who are leaving the country
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.
Djokovic likes his chances at Melbourne Park but not focusing on Grand Slam record
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.

When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

Afcon good preparation for Egypt’s World Cup campaign, coach Hassan
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.

Ukrainian team heading to US for security guarantee talks, Zelensky says
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.

Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
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.

Allen up against it & more drama in Chicago – NFL play-off predictions
BBC Sport’s panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

Plaid Cymru would take minority government over coalition, leader says
Polling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election – but fall short of getting a majority.