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The iconic image of Kabosu the Shiba Inu that started the Doge meme. (Atsuko Sato) Doge, the dog who became a popular internet meme and inspired the popular cryptocurrency, has died at the age of 18.The Shiba Inu, Kabosu, passed away on May 24th in front of her owner, Atsuko Sato, it was announced on the dog's official blog.In 2010, Sato uploaded a photo of the dog to the internet, which began spreading across various social media platforms such as Tumblr and Reddit.Doge, the dog who became a popular internet meme and inspired the popular cryptocurrency, has died at the…

Posts and content containing misinformation, disinformation, falsehoods and deepfakes all attempt to appeal to people's emotions to get them to share the content.The purpose of such content is to spread widely and sow doubt about a particular subject, topic, or institution.News24's checklist can help you decide whether you should share information and what steps you should take to verify it.”Wow, this is amazing! I have to share it right now” is a common thought many of us have when we come across something ridiculous or outrageous online. If you share information that you haven't verified, you fall into the trap…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesFreedom Front Plus (FF+) leader Peter Groenewald announced that his party had endorsed IFP leader Berenkosi Hlabisa as chair of the multiparty constitution. FFPlus is part of a multi-party agreement, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), IFP, Action South Africa and the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), which aims to reduce the African National Congress's vote share to below 51% in next week's elections. Gronewald confirmed the DA had accepted that party leader John Steenhausen would not serve as constitutional chair. Groenewald said: “If you look at the members of the multiparty charter at the moment, I still…

Phil Mphela and Musa Kaura at odds Phil Mphela and Musa Khawula are engaged in a heated debate on X, formerly known as Twitter. The two are prominent figures on Mzasni's Twitter feed, and their content has garnered praiseworthy attention over the years. While Musa is known for his controversial reports, Phil's reports have been accepted as legitimate for many years. On Thursday, Phil bragged about his achievements after being dragged around by Kuura. “At least none of my videos have been viewed once. Over a year and you've only recorded one. I'm the Pope and you're you, bitch! Don't…

A hearing on a permanent court order is scheduled for July. Social media influencer Gusinile Twala has taken urgent legal action against her ex-boyfriend Themba “Grootman” Selala for leaking a sex tape of hers. Gushnill has obtained a temporary court injunction against Grootmann and the two are scheduled to appear in court in July. The proposed final order includes enjoining and restraining Grootman from posting or publishing any photographs or videos of Gusinil, and enjoining him from publishing, circulating, distributing or disclosing any photographs or videos that depict Twala engaging in sexual acts or appearing nude. Additionally, Grootmann was ordered…

(Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images) S&P Global Ratings said it was closely monitoring the outcome of South Africa's election next week and the subsequent government policies to address issues from crime to energy supply that have hindered investment.”Election uncertainty has made investors a little more cautious this year,” S&P's Zahabir Gupta said in an interview. “After the elections, we could see more political and policy stability, which could lead to more investment activity.” Gupta said foreign direct investment remains at a low level, a worrying sign for a country with huge development needs. “Issues such as energy supply, logistics, regulatory frameworks, bureaucracy,…

Congratulations to the TV star… Musician and TV presenter Anele Zondo, popularly known as Nei the Bey, is expecting her first child. The media personality shared the happy news on social media alongside a snapshot showing off her adorable belly. “Breathing life into two things I love. One, my greatest and greatest blessing in human form – my legacy and my lifeline. I am so grateful,” she wrote. Also read: PHOTOS: Another “Boku” baby born − Bongi Mbonambi and wife announce pregnancy In addition to announcing her pregnancy, the TV star also unveiled new music. She recently released her new…

The innocence of hundreds of sub-postmasters convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal is set to be revealed after Parliament approved legislation to quash their convictions.It was one of the final bills passed before lawmakers dissolved ahead of July's general election.The law applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the Scottish Parliament is set to pass its own legislation to quash convictions.The case is considered one of the biggest wrongful convictions in British judicial history.Between 1999 and 2015, more than 900 subpostmasters were wrongfully prosecuted because of faulty accounting software called Horizon, which showed errors that did not exist.Many…

South Africa's Advertising Commission has ruled in L'Oreal's favour after it complained that a rival product effectively copied the packaging of its Cerave skincare range. L'Oreal alleged that its affiliate, Nutri-Woman, which produces the product at the center of the dispute, DERMACARE, engaged in these actions to take advantage of the market credibility of CERAVE. Nutri-Woman argued that it wasn't bound by the commission's rules, but regulators still thought there could be serious repercussions. For more finance news, visit the News24 Business front page.South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against L'Oreal South Africa, finding that a competitor's product…

A-loot-a continua: Can we expect a similar response from the ANC in 2024 and beyond?It is no secret that public discontent and disillusionment with the way the ANC has been governing in recent years has grown. If voters are looking for reasons not to vote for a political party in the upcoming national elections, there are endless options: endemic corruption due to state takeover, hollowing out of state institutions, high crime rates, a sluggish economy, and rising unemployment (8.2 million people are currently unemployed). It wouldn't be hard for voters to find plenty of other reasons. Between 1994 and 2004,…