Category BreakingNews

BBC News

Trump questions Ukraine’s absence from US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, blames Ukraine for war, suggests they could have made a deal. Russian Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State for peace negotiations, rejects Nato peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. European Nato states unhappy with Trump’s unilateral approach. Trump responds to BBC, says he is disappointed by Ukraine’s reaction.

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The South African

Author Ashley St.Clair, 26, alleges she shares a child with billionaire Elon Musk, revealing they met through DMs on X (formerly Twitter). St.Clair claimed Musk fathered her baby five months ago, but Musk has not confirmed or denied the claim. St.Clair described Musk as funny and “down to Earth,” saying their interaction started with a meme.

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The South African

WhatsApp users in South Africa are warned to avoid unofficial apps like GBWhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus to protect personal data and prevent bans from Meta. These apps pose risks of data compromise and malware infection, potentially leading to users being banned from the official WhatsApp app. GBWhatsApp, with millions of users, is particularly popular despite the associated dangers. (Words: 58)

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BusinessTech

South Africa’s North-West province has the highest unemployment rate, surpassing the number of employed individuals. Despite a slight decrease in the official unemployment rate to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, the job market remains stagnant due to various economic challenges. The number of unemployed decreased by 20,000 to 8.0 million, while the labor force grew by 112,000.

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BusinessTech

South Africa’s new National Minimum Wage of R28.79 per hour will be implemented in two weeks. Legal experts warn against shortchanging domestic workers through creative accounting. The minimum salary for a 38-hour week is R1,094 per week or R4,737 per month, and for a 45-hour week, it is R1,295 per week or R5,610 per month. The minimum wage is R115 per day for those working four hours or less.

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My Broadband

Huawei’s rise in South Africa as a smartphone brand challenging Samsung was halted by US regulators. The company transitioned from network equipment vendor to consumer brand in the early 2010s, simplifying its model naming globally. In South Africa, Huawei adopted aggressive pricing and marketing strategies similar to Samsung’s, even hiring former Samsung employees.

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BusinessTech

The Doll House Roadhouse in Johannesburg, a cultural landmark since 1936, now stands dilapidated. Originally inspired by American immigrants, it was a key part of the city’s identity along the Johannesburg-Pretoria road. Reflecting the 1930s American influence on Johannesburg’s urban landscape, it became a beloved symbol and popular destination.

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eNCA

City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena confirmed a protest over power cut delays affecting customers from 3rd to 5th Avenue. Rain hindered repair efforts. Technicians faced challenges due to the weather. Despite resident protests, power has been restored. Mangena emphasized safety risks during adverse weather conditions.

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BusinessTech

South Africa’s unemployment rate slightly drops to 31.9%, with 17.1 million employed and 8.0 million unemployed in Q4 2024. The labor force increased by 112,000. Discouraged work-seekers rose by 111,000.

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Times LIVE

Gayton threatens legal action against Ntsiki over allegations made on Facebook. Ntsiki stands by her claims and refuses to back down.

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