BT Football Academy clears the air on teens stranded in Spain
BT Football Academy explains what led to South African teens being stranded in Spain after a youth soccer tour.
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International
Jennifer Love Hewitt breaks the internet with curves
Jennifer Love Hewitt stunned fans at the premiere of the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ reboot, shining both in style and nostalgia.
International
Azealia Banks goes on meltdown, leaks Conor McGregor nudes
Rapper Azealia Banks leaked alleged nude photos sent by Conor McGregor and accused him of harassment.
Technology
TikTok set to be granted third extension in the US
President Donald Trump is expected to extend TikTok’s deadline to sell its US operations by another 90 days, keeping the app available in the US for now.
Technology
X (Twitter) downvotes are reportedly coming soon
X is reportedly preparing to roll out a new downvote feature that may replace likes on posts or replies.
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Who is Sebastiaan Jooste? – New exposé unveils ‘twatterbaas’ sordid plan to ruin US-SA ties
News24’s investigation reveals Sebastiaan Jooste as the man behind @Twatterbaas, exposing his false claims of farm ownership and role in spreading divisive misinformation.
Technology
Skype to shut down after 22 years
Microsoft has announced that Skype will shut down in May 2025, ending its 22-year run as one of the most influential communication platforms.
Technology
TikTok returns to US App Store as questions on ownership linger
TikTok has officially returned to the US App Store after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a nationwide ban, but questions remain over the app’s long-term future.
Technology
TikTok shuts down in the US and we picked the best social reactions
TikTok goes dark in the US as the nationwide ban takes effect, but President-elect Trump hints at a possible 90-day extension to reinstate the app.
Technology
Donald Trump hints at delaying US TikTok ban by 90 days
President-elect Donald Trump hints at delaying TikTok’s nationwide ban by 90 days, giving the app’s Chinese owners more time to comply with US law.
Technology
US Supreme Court seals TikTok ban but users have found an alternative
This decision means the app will be inaccessible to users in the United States from Sunday, 19 January 2025, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell its stake.
Technology
TikTok ban in the US inches closer: Here are the latest updates
TikTok faces a January 19 ban in the US amid national security concerns and legal challenges.
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Watch: Miami man caught on camera walking blonde twins on a leash [video]
A self-proclaimed wealth guru, Young Goldie, went viral after he was caught on camera walking blond twins on a leash in Miami.
Technology
WhatsApp ushers in the festive season with these new call features
One of the standout features is the ability to select specific participants when initiating a call from a group chat.
Technology
Social media platforms face steep fines under newly passed Australia law
Social media platforms that fail to comply with the age restrictions face fines of up to A$49.5 million (est.R582 million).
Technology
Reddit survives global outage: Here’s a report on what happened
Reddit attributed the outage to a bug in a recent update, which disrupted both desktop and mobile app access.
Technology
WhatsApp custom lists: Here’s a complete setup guide
WhatsApp’s custom lists help users organise chats by category, giving quick access to important conversations in one easy step.
Technology
Brazilian Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban on X
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds the national ban on X (formerly Twitter) after the platform refused to comply with Brazilian laws.
Technology
Grindr struck by global outage: Here’s everything we know
Grindr users around the globe are facing difficulties accessing the app, with reports flooding in about connection failures, chats not loading, and profiles disappearing.
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World Emoji Day: Historical significance, how to celebrate the day
Whether you’re sharing a heart ❤️, a smiley face 😊, or something more creative, World Emoji Day celebrates the small symbols that have had a big impact on how we connect with each other.
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Is Nara Smith stealing Onezwa recipe content? – This video raises eyebrows [video]
Both videos featured a recipe for Biang Biang noodles, and fans couldn’t help but notice the striking similarities in the shooting and editing styles.
Local
News24 podcast producer lifts the lid on ‘toxic’ work culture at Media24
Ex News24 podcast producer Mihlali Ntsabo has levelled allegations of a toxic work culture at Media24, reportedly fostered by Adriaan Basson.
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London to Cape Town travellers spark outrage for turning down Toyota
Three adventurers driving from London to Cape Town sparked outrage by rejecting Toyota’s offer of a new vehicle after their 4×4 broke down.
News
Daily Maverick ’24-hour’ shutdown gets mixed reactions
In an effort to raise funds to sustain its roster of investigative journalists, Daily Maverick has initiated a one-day shutdown.
Technology
WhatsApp and Instagram outage reports for Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Social media was abuzz with reports of WhatsApp and Instagram experiencing outages on Wednesday evening.
Technology
ByteDance faced with ultimatum after US Houses passes ‘TikTok ban’ Bill
ByteDance must divest from US operations or face a ban, as the ‘TikTok ban’ Bill passes the US House.
Technology
Facebook and Instagram go down in global outage on Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Facebook and Instagram went down in a massive outage on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, leaving users globally in a lurch.
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Social media gushes over ‘faithful Ntandokazi’ for allegedly declining millions from Edwin Sodi
The narrative unfurling around Ntandokazi is as captivating as it is commendable.
Technology
Instagram was the most deleted app in 2023 – Here’s why
Instagram topped the charts with an astounding average of 1.02 million searches per month by users looking to delete their accounts.
Technology
Maximising new social media features for marketing
Explore innovative strategies for maximising new social media features for marketing success.