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WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash
WhatsApp canceled its 8 February deadline saying it would use the pause to clear up misinformation around privacy and security.
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Tyler Perry to receive honorary statuette at Oscars
The 51-year-old Perry -- a producer, actor, writer and director -- first achieved mainstream US success with his outspoken grandmother character Madea in the 2005 movie 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Gifts that get you through the year
We all need a distraction from a year that seems to have just stayed in the same bed as the last without the willingness to get up and change the sheets before getting back in again, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Formal rape case opened against DJ Fresh and Euphonik
Earlier this week, a woman took to Twitter, accusing DJ Fresh and Euphonik of drugging and raping her in 2011.
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'Parasite' director to head Venice film festival jury
Festival director Alberto Barbera said Bong would be the first South Korean jury president, and saluted him as 'one of the most authentic and original voices in worldwide cinema.'
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Spike Lee vows to 'delay Father Time' as Hollywood bestows honour
The prolific 63-year-old director, who has entertained and provoked audiences with frank depictions of black America for decades, promised he has "got some more joints to make", referring to his films.
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Veteran Ukhozi FM broadcaster Welcome Nzimande dies aged 73
Details around the cause of his death are yet to be released.
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Solace in prayer as pandemic toll nears two million
With places of worship often closed and mass gatherings banned for fear of fanning infections, believers are turning to religious leaders, or to the heavens for answers.
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Bad omen for UK as Tower of London raven missing, feared dead
According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the Tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.
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Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Biden inauguration
Local authorities are asking people to stay away from the ceremonies to lessen the chances of unrest -- and of the swearing-in turning into a COVID-19 super spreader event.
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Tom Hanks to host Biden inauguration TV show
The 90-minute show titled "Celebrating America" will feature musical performances from Jon Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake and Demi Lovato.
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Loxion Kulca co-founder Mzwandile Nzimande dies after contracting COVID-19
Mzwandile Nzimande, popularly known as Wandi, died on Wednesday morning at the Olivedale Clinic in Johannesburg.
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Social media's seizing of the Uganda election narrative was good for democracy
The migration to social media has been driven by two key factors: it's youthful voting population and excitement for Bobi Wine.
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Tech show offers transport solutions for Covid-changed world
New options on display at the all-digital 2021 Consumer Electronics Show underscore the changes in mobility during the global health crisis, with more personal vehicle use and less emphasis on sharing.
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SA Information Regulator meets with FB SA over updated WhatsApp privacy policy
During a meeting on Wednesday, the regulator was provided with the recently revised WhatsApp privacy policy documents.
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Lotto results: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
These are the winning results from the Lotto draw on Wednesday, 13 January 2021.
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WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals
New terms sparked criticism as users outside Europe who do not accept the new conditions before 8 February will be cut off from the messaging app.
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A story of hope: COVID-positive nurse rejoices as her premature baby survives
Eerste River health worker Nosipho Nkantini had to have an emergency delivery after COVID complications in December.
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Tech expert Goldstuck on WhatsApp policy update: No one will read your texts
The popular messenger app has recently updated its privacy policy.
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Samas separates amaPiano, Gqom and Kwaito into standalone categories
Now, artists will be nominated in the Best Kwaito Album, Best Gqom Album and Best amaPiano album respectively, as of this year.
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High cost to wildlife from shark nets protecting SA beaches
Shark nets are meant to protect swimmers basking on the eastern coast's palm-lined beaches from attacks but conservationists say the nets trap any large animal that swims too clobse to shore, making no distinction between sharks, dolphins, dugongs, sea turtles and whales.