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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.

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‘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.

South Africa
NPA cautions public against job scams
A woman has been charged for impersonating a government official for scams

South Africa
Lenasia resident arrested following threats made to City Power officials during cut-offs
Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says customers in Lenasia owe City Power close to R900 million.

South Africa
R2.1 bln needed for flood damaged infrastructure: Mpumalanga govt
Water levels continue to rise in Mpumalanga and Limpopo
South Africa
News24 | Soldier, cop and pastor arrested for drunk driving in KZN roadblock
A pastor, a soldier and a cop were part of the 41 motorists arrested for drunk driving in an operation in Durban on Friday night.

World
Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter
Uganda’s president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

World
Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff ‘human scum’
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms “idiot” and “human scum” to disparage staff.

World
Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City
Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.

World
Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly
The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

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

Africa
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

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

Africa
Senegal stand in way of Morocco’s 50-year wait for Afcon glory
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.

Business
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

Business
One of South Africa’s semigration hotspots in serious trouble
One of South Africa’s prominent semigration hotspots, is facing a water crisis that is threatening the long-term sustainability of the coastal town.
Business
Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

Business
The government school outperforming most private schools in South Africa
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.

Politics
Ramaphosa calls for citizen-led National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

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

Politics
Zuma, Mbeki lawyers call for Khampepe to step aside over bias claims
The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Politics
Military veterans are architects of the future: Mashatile
Mashatile says uMkhonto weSizwe cannot remain a passive observer in the ANC.

Sport
GB snowboarder Bankes wins first World Cup race since injury
Great Britain’s Charlotte Bankes wins her first snowboard cross World Cup of the season with a dominant display in Dongbeiya.

Sport
Senior Sundowns star negotiates his exit at Chloorkop
Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly said their goodbyes to a long-serving first team player. Here’s all the key details below!

Sport
‘We can play for two titles’ – Rohl eyes Rangers double
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.

Sport
Full list: Zimbabwean footballers who played for Orlando Pirates before Msendami
Daniel Msendami becomes the 13th Zimbabwean to sign for Orlando Pirates. Here’s a look at Zimbabweans who joined the club before him.
Education
A.I. Is Coming to Class. These Professors Want to Ease Your Worries.
Even as some instructors remain fervently opposed to chatbots, other writing and English professors are trying to improve them.
Education
Deported Student Hopes to Return After U.S. Acknowledges Error
A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
Trump Administration Delays Forced Collections on Student Loan Defaults
The Education Department has temporarily paused a plan to seize tax refunds and begin garnishing the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans.
Education
Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as a Democratic Governor Takes Power
After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.

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

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s public swimming pools shift to new weekend opening hours
Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of summer operations following a busy festive season.

Lifestyle
Online shopping stress may not be what you expect
Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.

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

Entertainment
Lions bracing for physical Perpignan battle in Challenge Cup
A win over Perpignan will secure the Lions a place in the Challenge Cup knockouts, while a loss would leave their qualification up in the air.

Entertainment
US accuses SA company of smuggling military software in containers seized en route to China
The US formally seized two shipping containers housing training workstations made by a South African flight academy

Entertainment
Finishing in the top two on SA20 log will be crucial, says Sunrisers coach Birrell
The two-time former champions and finalists from last year have one round robin game to play.

Entertainment
Jessica Green of The Librarians: The Next Chapter a show that never runs flat
‘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.

Science/Tech
The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)
Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.
Science/Tech
Supreme Court May Block Thousands of Lawsuits Over Monsanto’s Weed Killer
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Monsanto’s argument that federal pesticide law should shield it and parent company Bayer from tens of thousands of state lawsuits over Roundup since the Environmental Protection Agency has not required a cancer warning label. The case could determine whether federal rules preempt state failure-to-warn claims without deciding whether glyphosate causes cancer. The...

Science/Tech
The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026
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.

Science/Tech
Clock ticking on rooftop solar registrations in South Africa
Households who must register their solar systems with Eskom will pay a R10,000 fee from March 2026.

Motoring
Warning for parents on South Africa’s roads
With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Motoring
New Chinese car brand launching in South Africa very soon
Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Motoring
3 mistakes drivers make that wear out their tyres in South Africa
Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

Motoring
Major city to auction 800 cars, a driver’s licence renewal fee hike, and a big win for South Africa’s car factories
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Health
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Health
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
Health
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

Health
ADHD diagnosis ‘changed’ Love Island star’s life
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.