The Real Reason Facebook Is Forcing You To Download Messenger – A little over a year ago, Facebook launched Facebook Home, software designed to take over some smartphones completely. It was a huge flop, but the message was clear: Facebook was on a mission to dominate the time you spend on your phone. [huff]

Systems In Place To Guard Against Dishonesty – Zuma – The public service has a system in place to disqualify those who misrepresent their qualifications or withhold damaging information, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday. [n24] Haha.

SAA Still Flying To West Africa – South African Airways on Wednesday said the decision to continue flying to West Africa, in light of the Ebola outbreak, is consistent with the position adopted by the World Health Organisation and the International Air Transport Association. [tlive]

NPA Head And President Jacob Zuma Caught In Minefield – National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana filed an urgent court interdict on Tuesday to try to compel President Jacob Zuma to provide him with information on why he wants to suspend him. [m&g]

Eskom: Nationwide Blackout Would Cripple SA – It would take two weeks for the South African power system to recover if there was a total nationwide blackout. [citpr]

Young, Smoking And Black Drive Cigar Sales – Although it is still a small market, women and young, aspiring, black middle-class people are fuelling a spike in the growth of cigar consumption in the country. [bdlive]

Your Farms Will Not Be Grabbed Without Compensation: Mantashe – Farms will not be taken from owners without compensation, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Wednesday. [tlive]

Naspers Disappointed By Fitch Ratings Downgrade – Naspers [JSE:NPN] does not agree with Fitch’s rating downgrade, according to Meloy Horn, head of investor relations at Naspers. [f24]

OurHood Is Building Online Communities So We Can Get To Know Our Neighbours Better – Until now though there hasn’t really been a platform that concentrates on building and strengthening communities. OurHood wants to be that platform. [ventureburn]

Pope Francis Arrives In South Korea For His First Asia Visit – Pope Francis arrived in Seoul Thursday, marking the first papal visit to the country in 25 years. [cnn]

Ferguson (US) Disgrace: Police Fire on Unarmed Crowds, Attack News Trucks – Today in Ferguson, following the arrest of two journalists police continued their all out assault on the liberties and rights of the town’s citizens. Here’s the latest update on what we know so far. [jez]

Robin Williams’ Daughter Quits Twitter, Instagram After ‘Cruel And Unnecessary’ Comments – Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda, quit Twitter and Instagram after receiving insensitive images and comments about her father. “I’m sorry. I should’ve risen above. [mash]

Are You Fluent In Emoji? If someone adds a happy face to the end of a text message, you know what it connotes. But what about messages without any text, only little yellow faces? Can people really communicate exclusively in emoji? [fastcompany]

Oxford Dictionaries Adds ‘Hot Mess,’ ‘Side Boob,’ ‘Throw Shade’ – Oxford’s editors have welcomed a new batch of words to their database, validating young people and making life less confusing for old people. [time]

Céline Dion Postpones Las Vegas Residency and Cancels Asia Tour Due to Husband René Angélil’s Cancer – Her heart will go on—but the show might not. Céline Dion has been forced to postpone her Las Vegas residency and cancel her Asia tour indefinitely due to her husband René Angélil’s ongoing health issues. [eonline]

Jennifer Lopez Reveals Some Booty-Ful New Single Art – Earlier today, Jennifer Lopez revealed the cover art for her third A.K.A. single, “Booty” featuring Pitbull, and it is pretty damn booty-ful. [mtv]

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This Is How You Can Get The NEW 2014 MINI Hatch For Under R3,500 – Shopping for a new car can be utterly intimidating. You know how it goes: You want something reliable and sturdy, yet something that’s still, well, sexy. Oh yes, and not too expensive. [2ov]

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The Restaurant Winter Specials Won’t Stop – Mondiall restaurant has it all. The View, The Vibe and The Menu – Do not miss out on their Winter Special Menu – Cider glazed Pork Belly, Craster Fish Pie and Guiness Choclate Pudding – Who would say no to that, BOOK ONLINE NOW. For more information on their winter specials check them out. [HERE]

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The Bailey Schneider Show 12pm – Join the fantastic Bailey Schneider as she takes you through 2 hours of great tunes, the best in news and entertainment. Catch Bailey coming to you live from our studios in the Woodstock Exchange from 12pm – 2pm. [Bailey Schneider]

Bompie Couture 5pm – Join Olwethu and her co-host Luanda for 2ovfm’s Premier fashion and style show. The girls take you through trends and tips and interview some of the country’s best up and coming designer talents as well as stylists and trendmakers. Tune in at 5pm-6pm [Bompi]

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