One Of The Girls Abducted By Boko Haram In Nigeria’s Chibok Freed – One of more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram rebels in the northeastern Nigerian village of Chibok was freed this week, police and a parent of some of the other missing girls said on Thursday. [reuters]

Cape Town Approves Open Data Policy – The City of Cape Town approved the open data portal and policy on Thursday, it said. “As part of the City of Cape Town’s commitment to ensuring transparent, accountable and accessible government, council today approved the City’s Open Data Policy,” the city said in a statement. [f24]

We’re Giving Away R5,000 Cash – All You Have To Do Is Post Some Ads On Gumtree – THAT’S IT!!! [CLICK HERE]

Google Picks Apart News Corp Attack In Open Letter – The spat between Google and Rup­ert Murdoch’s News Corp escalated yesterday as the search giant res­ponded to scathing claims made by the publisher last Thursday that it was a “platform for piracy”. [citam]

Zuma ‘Cannot Be Held Liable For Misspending’ – The ANC on Thursday said President Jacob Zuma could not be held liable for misspending on his Nkandla home, nor made to refund the money, prompting the opposition to threaten to withdraw from the parliamentary committee looking into the controversy. [iol]

You’re right – he cannot be held liable for anything, it seems..

Potchefstroom Campus Still ‘Apartheid Institution’ – The NWU institutional model seems to foster an environment that appears to be for white Afrikaners on the Potchefstroom campus, says Blade Nzimande. [gawker]

Amazon Takes a Big Step Toward Finally Making Its Own Deliveries – This past Christmas, when delivery delays left many Santas empty-handed, Amazon’s biggest vulnerability was exposed: It doesn’t control the last, most important step. [wired]

Apple Releases iOS Update It Says Will Fix New iPhone Problems – Apple’s anticipated fix to its faulty iOS 8 was released Thursday evening. [time]

Barbra Streisand Makes US Chart History – Singer Barbra Streisand has created US chart history by becoming the first artist to score number one albums in each of the last six decades. [bbc]

Zimbabweans In SA Can Renew Work Permits From Next Week – Zimbabweans working in South Africa can begin renewing their special work permits next week, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday. [tlive]

Bishopscourt breathes a sigh of relief..

Victoria Beckham Speaks At United Nations – The former Spice Girl misses the opening of her new store to speak at the United Nations after being named a Goodwill Ambassador. [sky]

Tony Blair Named Top Gay Icon Gay Times – Tony Blair has been recognised as one of the top ‘gay icons’ of the past three decades by the Gay Times in recognition of his work for gay rights. [metro]

Bill And Ted 3 Is Happening And It’s ‘Really F**king Funny’ According To Star Alex Winter – Still living in hope of a third Bill and Ted movie? Good news, Alex Winter says it’s happening and has teased details. [metro]

Woman Filmed Being Pummelled By Police Wins $1.5 Million Payout – California Highway Patrol pay up after deal with lawyers, officer resigns. [tele]

Hollywood’s Drones Turned Loose For Shooting Film And TV – Hollywood, you are now free to move about U.S. airspace — with your drones. Six entertainment production companies have been granted regulatory exemptions to use drones in domestic airspace, the first step to allowing the film and TV industry widespread use of unmanned aircraft systems for filming purposes, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Thursday. [mash]

What Ricky Martin Told His Son When Asked, ‘Dad, Was I In Your Belly?’ – Ricky Martin is the proud father of twins born via a surrogate, and it’s no surprise that the Puerto Rican star has some heartwarming answers for when his curious 6-year-old boys ask him about their birth. [huff]

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How Can You Leave Your Dog At Home While You Go To Work? – You say he’s part of the family – yet you’d never leave your human child at home, alone, for the whole day. Drop that little rascal off at Proud Hounds and see the joy in his eyes! [proudhounds]

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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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GQ Style Room With Jason Basson – 12pm – All the latest trends directly from the pages of one SA’s most popular style mags. Join Jason for an hour of great music and insane fashion: 12pm – 1pm. [GQStyle]

The Angel Campey Show 1pm – Join one of the country’s finest Comediennes for two 2hours of Lifestyle, Food and Music. Catch her every Friday from 1pm – 3pm. [AngelShow]

The Spicy Fiesta with The Dirty Mexican 3pm – Take a walk on the Spicy side of all things Trance and alternative, one of our most entertaining and unique shows. Tune in and Chill out to the great sounds of the Dirty Mexican coming to you LIVE from 3pm -5pm [Dirty Mexican]