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During emotional family video calls, Sophie Piper told Samie that Belle Hassan's actions toward Leanne Amaning were worse than Lucinda's early move on Sean Stone. Samie relayed Sophie's sympathy for Lucinda's early upset but skipped the full comparison defending Lucinda, sparking a heated row where Lucinda accused her of shading while protecting Belle. Fans split on whether Samie twisted the words or wisely avoided more conflict, as villa tensions build toward the finale with solid couples like Samie and Ciaran, and tender moments like Shaq and Belle's 'cry spot.'

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Lucinda Strafford didn't hold back Thursday night, calling out Samie Elishi for sharing just part of her best friend Sophie's villa advice.

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The strikes, launched February 28, 2026, under names Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, hit Iranian nuclear sites and leadership in Tehran, Qom, and Isfahan, causing over 200 deaths including Khamenei and top generals. Pro-Iran posts on X, like one gaining nearly 50,000 likes labeling bin Salman the 'Traitor of the Muslim Ummah,' accused Gulf states of providing bases for the attacks. Saudi Arabia denied this, confirming it barred US use of its facilities and intercepted Iranian retaliation missiles, amid reports of private urging for action against Iran.

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As US and Israeli airstrikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pro-Iran voices unleashed fury at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, branding him a betrayer of Muslims.

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South African officials are contacting registered nationals across the Middle East after Israel's Roaring Lion strikes on Iran sparked missile retaliation, killing nine in Israel and closing Gulf airspace. DIRCO shared emergency lines for embassies in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, warning that aid may be limited as countries prioritize their own citizens. Hundreds remain grounded with no flights; critics say alerts arrived late, but officials stress sheltering in place and registering at dirco.gov.za.

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Stranded in Dubai, singer Eva Modika made a public plea to get home, while one South African in Doha shared raw feelings of distress online.

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On November 15, 2025, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi defeated a no-confidence motion in the Provincial Legislature, initiated by the Democratic Alliance over a 2024 Public Protector report criticizing his handling of school infrastructure tenders. The motion received 28 votes in favor and 42 against, with abstentions from parties like the EFF, MK Party, and ActionSA, highlighting coalition divisions. Lesufi addressed supporters afterward, committing to governance reforms amid Gauteng's unemployment and service delivery challenges.

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In a tense Gauteng legislature showdown, Premier Panyaza Lesufi clung to power as opposition votes splintered, shielding him from corruption charges tied to botched school projects.

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi handed over 188 free housing units to low-income families at the Chief Albert Luthuli Mega Project near Benoni, calling them proper homes that restore dignity for township residents. The event, joined by Human Settlements MEC Tasneem Motara and Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, highlighted ANC pledges for half a million units by 2030. Yet it unfolded against Gauteng's deepening water shortages, with protests over dry taps, aging pipes blamed by officials, and Lesufi announcing upgrades like new reservoirs and emergency tankers.

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Joyful families in Ekurhuleni cut ribbons and grabbed keys to modern two-story apartments, complete with solar panels and playgrounds nearby.

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The Bluff, her R-rated action film released February 25 on Prime Video, hit No. 1 globally and topped charts in 28 countries like the US, UK, and Brazil. Chopra Jonas plays Ercell, a former pirate whose quiet life shatters when Karl Urban's menacing captain leads a brutal raid, sparking intense sword fights and watery showdowns. Fans praise her fierce stunts and maternal fire—drawn from bringing daughter Malti to set—while critics note solid 67-76% scores for bloody fun amid a predictable plot, with audiences averaging 76%.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas steps into 19th-century pirate boots as a mother fighting back against ruthless raiders, and audiences worldwide are hooked.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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Sunday's Uyajola 9/9 episode on Moja Love featured raw confrontations in Rustenburg and Pretoria, where Jub Jub's team ambushed couples and host Jub Jub dropped unfiltered lines like 'gold tooth ke mineral.' One viral moment saw a suspicious girlfriend outed herself, sparking tweets on the hilarious twist. While fans loved the mjolo drama and memes, others criticized the aggression and urged choosing self-respect over toxic fights.

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A woman showed up to catch her boyfriend cheating, only to face her own exposure live on air—pure irony that left viewers laughing and cringing.

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Pop Core shared a graphic on February 23 breaking down total Spotify streams for top K-pop boy groups by generation, with BTS at 47 billion—nearly four times Stray Kids' 13.65 billion and far beyond BigBang's 2.52 billion. BoyNextDoor tops 5th-gen rookies with 810 million streams, delighting fans who joke that every doubter's slight brings a new milestone. ARMY celebrated the 'gap' with memes, while also hyping newer groups, highlighting streaming's key role during BTS's hiatus.

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A new chart shows BTS far ahead of every other boy group in Spotify streams, pulling in 47 billion while fans cheer on rising acts like BoyNextDoor.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 winner Akhonamathemba Zwane, known as Sweet Guluva, released the first part of his 'Mpumalanga Magic' vlog on YouTube, featuring scenic views, fun outings, and time with friends including who fans think is his girlfriend. The 30-plus-minute video captured shopping trips in matching shorts and iconic spots like God's Window, drawing excited reactions from supporters who praised his charm and style. On Valentine's Day, he hosted an event at Owner's Office in a sharp red outfit, adding to the couple goals buzz as fans eagerly await part two.

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Sweet Guluva cruised through Mpumalanga's stunning landscapes, laughing with friends at God's Window and matching outfits at the warehouse. Fans lit up with joy over these candid, feel-good moments.

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