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Twitter/X Trends in South Africa
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| 1 | Aug 08, 2025 09:00 | South Africa | 193,000 |
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Related News: #BBNaija
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Imisi Becomes Soft Canada Brand Ambassador After BBNaija WinFebruary 23, 2026 8:04 PM Full SummaryImisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise. Key TakeawayImisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward. Context & EntitiesTopics
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Soft Canada
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| 2 | Aug 08, 2025 12:30 | South Africa | 104,000 |
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| 3 | Aug 08, 2025 10:00 | South Africa | 103,000 |
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| 4 | Aug 08, 2025 10:30 | South Africa | 103,000 |
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| 5 | Aug 08, 2025 17:00 | South Africa | 100,600 |
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Related News: Brazil
Sports
Gabriel Silva, Ferroviário U-20 Goalkeeper from Ceará State in Brazil, Stops Ball with Face During MatchFebruary 27, 2026 2:56 AM Full SummaryGabriel Silva, the U-20 goalkeeper for Ferroviário from Ceará state in Brazil, stopped a ball with his face during a match. The moment was captured on camera. Context & EntitiesTopics
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Ferroviário
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| 6 | Aug 08, 2025 13:30 | South Africa | 88,000 |
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Related News: Baleba
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Manchester United Fans Roast Baleba's Long Passes in Viral ClipFebruary 26, 2026 3:14 PM Full SummaryThe video, shared by a United fan early Thursday, shows poor connections, overhits, and clearances gone wrong, fueling warnings against a £40-60 million move despite United leading the chase ahead of Liverpool and Tottenham. Stats confirm the struggles: Baleba's 54% long-pass accuracy on about 72 Premier League attempts this season, ranking him bottom 10% for progressive passes and Brighton's lowest-rated player at 6.30. While some praise his interceptions and ball-carrying as a fit next to Kobbie Mainoo, the backlash reflects fans' caution after past transfer flops, with Baleba himself admitting speculation has hurt his form. Key TakeawayA fan's compilation of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba's 97 botched long-range passes this season has United supporters cringing and joking about a 'Fred regen.' Context & EntitiesTopics
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Manchester United
Brighton
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| 7 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 86,600 |
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| 8 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 76,600 |
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Related News: Buffalo
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Ted Levine Reflects on Buffalo Bill Role Amid Gender DebateFebruary 17, 2026 5:53 AM Full SummaryMarking the movie's 35th anniversary, Levine told The Hollywood Reporter that certain script lines vilified elements wrongly, though he played the killer as a 'f***ed-up heterosexual man,' not gay or trans. Producer Edward Saxon regrets a lack of sensitivity to stereotypes despite staying loyal to Thomas Harris's novel, where Hannibal Lecter explicitly rejects any transsexual label for the character. Reactions mix defense of the film's psychological depth—echoing Lecter's distinction—with mockery of Levine's quote and backlash against claims of an apology. Key TakeawayTed Levine, who chillingly portrayed Buffalo Bill in 'The Silence of the Lambs,' looks back on the film's lines that feel outdated today. In a new interview, he calls some aspects unfortunate while standing by his take on the character. Context & EntitiesTopics
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| 9 | Aug 08, 2025 13:00 | South Africa | 69,400 |
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Related News: Gunna
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Fans Debate Gunna vs. Lil Baby for Atlanta Trap SupremacyFebruary 17, 2026 1:14 AM Full SummaryGunna and Lil Baby both emerged in the late 2010s through Young Thug's YSL collective, with their 2018 hit 'Drip Too Hard' racking up over a billion streams. Lil Baby leads in total Spotify streams at 34.3 billion and first-week album sales like 216,000 for 'It's Only Me,' while Gunna boasts 26.6 billion streams, a post-prison surge, and neck-and-neck monthly listeners around 35 million. Supporters split on Lil Baby's commercial punch and raw bars versus Gunna's melodic style and staying power, though many appreciate both as streaming giants. Key TakeawayTwo Atlanta trap stars who once shared the spotlight now divide fans in a heated back-and-forth over who reigns supreme. Context & EntitiesTopics
Hip Hop
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| 10 | Aug 08, 2025 16:00 | South Africa | 50,400 |
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Related News: Italy
Sports
Sid Seixeiro Calls Italy Soccer Team the Maple Leafs of EuropeFebruary 26, 2026 10:11 AM Full SummaryThe Toronto sports host likened the Azzurri's pedigree and playoff heartbreaks to the Leafs' Stanley Cup drought since 1967, but fans fired back with Italy's haul of two World Cups (1982, 2006) and two Euros (1968, 2020) since then. Italy's recent stumbles, like missing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and a shaky 2026 qualifying run, give the parallel some bite as they face Northern Ireland in a crucial playoff. Seixeiro's spicy take, flavored by his Portuguese roots, highlights soccer's fierce rivalries and the Leafs' endless Toronto lore. Key TakeawaySid Seixeiro fired off a bold comparison on his podcast: Italy's national soccer team mirrors the Toronto Maple Leafs—huge hype, no recent wins. Context & EntitiesTopics
Soccer
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Italian National Soccer Team
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Sid Seixeiro
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2006 World Cup
2020 Euro Cup
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| 11 | Aug 08, 2025 05:00 | South Africa | 41,599 |
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| 12 | Aug 08, 2025 05:00 | South Africa | 41,400 |
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| 13 | Aug 08, 2025 05:00 | South Africa | 41,000 |
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| 14 | Aug 08, 2025 07:00 | South Africa | 34,200 |
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| 15 | Aug 08, 2025 09:30 | South Africa | 29,600 |
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Related News: Sultana
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Zarah Sultana's Clip on Empire and Migration Draws CriticismFebruary 13, 2026 9:36 PM Full SummaryThe 39-second clip shows Sultana, a Your Party MP born to a British-Pakistani family, linking her grandparents' 1960s migration from Mirpur to Britain's colonial past in her homeland. She wore a 'Your Party MP' badge at the event and spoke proudly of her Birmingham roots in the diverse Lozells area, where immigrants faced prejudice as Muslims and the poor. Right-leaning voices like Carl Benjamin accused her of revealing immigration as 'revenge colonisation,' while others pointed to Pakistan's 1947 independence via British partition and Britain's postwar labor invitations; Sultana has not responded publicly. Key TakeawayIn a short video, MP Zarah Sultana explains her family's move to Britain with the words, 'We're here because you were there.' The line, rooted in anti-colonial history, has prompted heated responses from critics. Context & EntitiesTopics
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UK
India
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| 16 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 20,600 |
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Related News: Joao Pedro
Sports
Debate over Viktor Gyokeres' 15 goals outperforming Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak this seasonFebruary 24, 2026 11:50 PM Full SummaryViktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances. Related Posts (10)+ 4 more posts |
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| 17 | Aug 08, 2025 14:00 | South Africa | 17,000 |
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| 18 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 17,000 |
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| 19 | Aug 08, 2025 14:30 | South Africa | 13,000 |
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| 20 | Aug 08, 2025 13:00 | South Africa | 12,800 |
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Related News: Open Chats
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Elon Musk Plans Security Tests and Open-Sourcing for X ChatFebruary 10, 2026 5:50 AM Full SummaryX Chat, launched in late 2025, offers end-to-end encryption, calls, file sharing, and disappearing messages without needing a phone number. Musk announced on Monday that intensive tests will come in the next few months before full open-sourcing, aiming to build trust amid user feedback on reliability and feature requests like voice notes. While many praised the transparency, skeptics pointed to past unkept promises, like fully open-sourcing X's algorithm. The move could invite global audits to strengthen the chat as X pushes to be an everything app. Key TakeawayElon Musk just promised rigorous security checks for X Chat, followed by opening its entire codebase to the world. It's a big step toward proving its privacy claims against apps like WhatsApp. Related Posts (8)+ 2 more posts |
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| 21 | Aug 08, 2025 14:00 | South Africa | 11,800 |
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| 22 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 8,952 |
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| 23 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 7,314 |
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| 24 | Aug 08, 2025 19:30 | South Africa | 6,695 |
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| 25 | Aug 09, 2025 00:30 | South Africa | 6,445 |
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| 26 | Aug 08, 2025 19:00 | South Africa | 6,421 |
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Related News: Zambia
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Zambia and Botswana Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority for Smoother TradeFebruary 24, 2026 4:13 PM Full SummaryThe leaders launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority to jointly manage the 923-meter bridge opened in 2021, which links Zambia and Botswana while boosting North-South Corridor trade. Boko announced 24-hour border operations and smart ID crossings, with truck traffic doubling to 400 daily and goals for over 1,000. Hichilema pushed for rail additions to ease roads and deliver citizen benefits, aligning with regional trade goals. Key TakeawayPresidents Hichilema and Boko stood together in Kasane, marking a new era for the Zambezi River bridge that once waited on ferries but now carries 400 trucks a day. Context & EntitiesTopics
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Kazungula Bridge Authority
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Kazungula Bridge Authority Launch
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| 27 | Aug 08, 2025 20:00 | South Africa | 4,702 |
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| 28 | Aug 08, 2025 04:30 | South Africa | 3,360 |
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| 29 | Aug 08, 2025 21:30 | South Africa | 3,324 |
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| 30 | Aug 08, 2025 04:30 | South Africa | 2,782 |
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| 31 | Aug 08, 2025 11:30 | South Africa | 2,775 |
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| 32 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 2,000 |
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| 33 | Aug 09, 2025 01:30 | South Africa | 1,924 |
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| 34 | Aug 08, 2025 17:00 | South Africa | 1,805 |
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| 35 | Aug 08, 2025 10:30 | South Africa | 1,803 |
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| 36 | Aug 09, 2025 02:30 | South Africa | 1,718 |
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| 37 | Aug 08, 2025 12:30 | South Africa | 1,620 |
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| 38 | Aug 08, 2025 05:30 | South Africa | 1,605 |
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| 39 | Aug 08, 2025 16:00 | South Africa | 1,379 |
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| 40 | Aug 08, 2025 15:30 | South Africa | 1,369 |
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| 41 | Aug 08, 2025 21:00 | South Africa | 1,298 |
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| 42 | Aug 08, 2025 21:00 | South Africa | 1,295 |
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| 43 | Aug 08, 2025 15:30 | South Africa | 1,154 |
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| 44 | Aug 08, 2025 20:30 | South Africa | 1,052 |
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| 45 | Aug 08, 2025 11:30 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 47 | Aug 08, 2025 19:30 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 48 | Aug 08, 2025 18:00 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 53 | Aug 08, 2025 13:30 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 62 | Aug 08, 2025 21:30 | South Africa | N/A |
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| 63 | Aug 08, 2025 21:00 | South Africa | N/A |
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Related News: Magesi
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Magesi FC Fires Maduka, Hires Veteran Freese to Fight RelegationFebruary 11, 2026 8:45 PM Full SummaryThe Limpopo club sits last in the Betway Premiership with 11 points from 15 games, three points from safety but with two matches in hand. Maduka's contract ended by mutual consent following defeats to Orlando Pirates and Upington City; he leaves with three wins in 16 outings. Freese, who won cups with Platinum Stars and recently worked at Wydad AC, steps in immediately ahead of Friday's clash with Golden Arrows. Fresh off promotion and a knockout title, Magesi hopes Freese's experience sparks a turnaround. Key TakeawayRock-bottom Magesi FC needed a change fast, parting with coach John Maduka after a string of losses and turning to 69-year-old tactician Allan Freese for survival. Context & EntitiesTopics
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