According to testimony delivered in the Durban High Court on Thursday afternoon, a State witness described how murder-accused former security boss Ferrel Govender allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, Salona Ramrutton/Kisten, until she lost consciousness before firing six shots in her direction. The witness stated that the assault occurred on December 22, 2024, while Govender accused Ramrutton/Kisten … Read more
WhatsApp PDF viewing and in-app document handling are rolling out globally according to an announcement by Meta. The messaging platform is updating its feature set to let users open PDF files directly within the application, eliminating the previous requirement to download documents to a device first. Alongside the native PDF viewer, developers added text highlighting … Read more
WhatsApp Integrates Adobe Acrobat Tools for In-App PDF Management Adobe and WhatsApp have launched Acrobat-powered PDF tools for WhatsApp Web and Windows, enabling users to open, review, and perform basic markup tasks on documents without leaving their chat interface. According to Adobe, the integration allows users to view full-screen PDFs and access advanced editing features … Read more
Actor Revand Narya has formally initiated legal action against an individual over allegations of defamation and slander, following a series of social media posts claiming he owed a debt of Rp190 million. Legal Proceedings and Evidence The investigation centers on digital evidence, specifically Instagram Story posts that utilized Narya’s likeness to circulate the debt allegations. … Read more
A woman named Fangfang has publicly accused presenter Vicky Prasetyo of abandoning her while she is nine months pregnant. According to her lawyer, Vino, Fangfang claims she is Prasetyo’s siri (unregistered) wife and is currently seeking legal protection and financial support for her pregnancy and childbirth after allegedly being neglected. Why is Fangfang suing Vicky … Read more
Shoprite Eswatini director Senator Sylvia Mthethwa has been elected vice president of Africa’s Most Influential Women, an appointment finalized during the recent African Women Leadership Conference in Sierra Leone. Mthethwa will serve alongside former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, who was elected president of the organization, according to reports from the conference. Who is … Read more
Google is rolling out Play services version 26.23, which introduces a native option to manage WhatsApp chat backups directly within the Android system settings. According to 9to5Google, the update also features an improved Google Wallet transaction history and enhanced Google Contacts sync management. While the update is currently reaching users in stages, it aims to … Read more
The Rise of the Hyper-Segmented Digital Tribe We have moved far beyond the era of the simple “family chat.” Today, our digital lives are fragmented into a dizzying array of micro-communities. We have the official work group, the “secret” work group for venting, the neighborhood watch, and the hyper-specific hobbyist circles. This isn’t just about … Read more
The Future of Digital Reputation: Lessons from Celebrity Scandals and the Power of Social Media Accountability By Sarah Chen May 20, 2026 Digital Reputation, Social Media Trends, Celebrity Culture, Media Ethics From Viral Rumors to Reputation Risks: How Social Media is Reshaping Public Perception The recent controversy involving Indonesian dangdut singer Dewi Perssik and Aldi … Read more
Political fixer and North West businessman Brown Mogotsi was arrested on Friday immediately after providing testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The arrest took place outside the commission’s offices, according to his legal team. Mogotsi faces charges of defeating the ends of justice. These charges stem from an incident in November 2025 in Vosloorus, where the … Read more