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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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News24

Heavy rains and flooding in Gauteng led to 19 accidents on Monday and a fatal crash on Tuesday. The SA Weather Service issued a Level 5 warning until Friday, advising against crossing rivers and swollen streams. Drivers were cautioned to avoid low-lying bridges due to wet roads and reduced visibility. JMPD officers assisted with localised flooding along Main Road between Lonehill and Midrand.

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Yahoo Finance

Elon Musk’s xAI debuts upgraded Grok-3 model, challenging OpenAI after failed bid. Grok-3 surpasses GPT-4o, Google Gemini, DeepSeek’s V3, and Anthropic’s Claude in benchmarks. Musk claims 10x more compute power, completed pre-training in January. Bitter rivalry with OpenAI escalates as Musk criticizes its for-profit plans. Musk, richest person, offered $97.4 billion for OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, facing rejection.

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EWN

Zanzou nightclub in Hatfield faces backlash as videos surface of bouncers assaulting young men. Political parties and students protest outside, blocking truck collecting stock and equipment. MK Party’s student movement prevents truck from entering premises. Calls for owner’s arrest.

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The South African

The extension of the 2025 SASSA Gold card swap has caused chaos for elderly and disabled grant recipients. Postbank’s sudden announcement of a deadline created panic, with many unprepared for the switch. Approximately 30% of SASSA recipients still use the expiring cards, prompting a new deadline of March 20, 2025, which is deemed insufficient by many.

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