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WhatsApp
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These WhatsApp Messages Constitute Hate Speech In SA
27 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
If anyone is found to have committed a hate speech offence, they can be fined and jailed for up to three years in the case of a first conviction.
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WhatsApp Finally Rolls Out ‘View Once’ Feature
04 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
WhatsApp has now launched the ‘View Once’ feature, which allows you to send photos or videos that are deleted immediately after being viewed.
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WhatsApp’s New Features Aim To Make Shopping Easier
24 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Facebook is introducing new features to WhatsApp, including improved ways to shop and communicate with businesses.
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Turn Off Your ‘Last Seen’ Info On WhatsApp
31 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There is also the option to turn off ‘Read Receipts’, which is to say your messages won’t be ‘blue ticked’ once you have read them.
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SA Versus WhatsApp: Things Could Get Messy
17 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
South Africa’s Information Regulator isn’t chuffed about WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, and is considering litigation about the matter.
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Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Accept WhatsApp’s Privacy Terms On May 15
12 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
May 15 is just around the corner, and if you choose not to accept WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, how you use the app will begin to change dramatically.
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Thursday Morning Spice
04 Mar 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA WhatsApp privacy twist. QAnon’s big day. Gonorrhoea rampant in SA. Cape crocs escape. Tiger SUV’s black box. Britney’s dad speaks.
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Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Accept WhatsApp’s New Privacy Terms
22 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp has confirmed that the updated privacy policy will go into effect starting from May 15.
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Latent WhatsApp Anxiety Is A Real Thing And You’re Probably Suffering From It
17 Feb 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
LWA will soon be a globally recognised medical condition that you yourself are more than likely suffering from.
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How To Easily Move Your Chat History From WhatsApp To Telegram [Videos]
29 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have made, or plan to make, the switch from WhatsApp to Telegram, there’s a really easy way to move your chat history across.
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Monday Morning Spice
18 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
WhatsApp deadline delayed. Phil Spector dies. $2m for Trump pardon. Ivanka’s problem. Ralph Lauren drops Justin Thomas.
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Friday Morning Spice
15 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
India gov to challenge WhatsApp. Emirates suspends SA flights. Gates owns most US farmland. Biden inauguration riot fears. London’s thinnest home (R20m).
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Just Joined Telegram? Here’s One Feature You Want To Disable ASAP
13 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As South Africans who are fed up with WhatsApp head to Telegram, it’s worth ensuring that you have this quick safety check in place.
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16 Reasons Telegram Is So Much Better Than WhatsApp, + Three Huge Myths Debunked
11 Jan 2021 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I know a lot of people have / are considering moving to Telegram because of the upcoming changes to their Terms & Conditions, but the vibe in general was busy moving across anyway, for these reasons.
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‘Expiring Media’ And Other New Features Coming To WhatsApp
23 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There are some handy new WhatsApp features coming your way, which is great news for you, and maybe less so for your older relatives.
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Watch Out For The WhatsApp ‘Crash Code’ Message
08 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
WhatsApp isn’t able to process the message – usually a series of random characters that make no sense – which leads to an infinite crash.
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Get Used To It – The Rise Of Voicenotes And Why They’re The Way Forward
27 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Phone calls are alright, but have you ever tried sending a voicenote so that the person on the other end can listen to it at their discretion?
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Tired Of The WhatsApp Conspiracy Theory Messages? You’ll Like This New Feature
05 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh, look, another WhatsApp message with a link to an article containing easily debunked misinformation. Enter WhatsApp’s latest feature.
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WhatsApp Is About To Release These New Features [Video]
02 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The messaging app, used by more than two billion people worldwide, is all set to roll out some cool new features.
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Better Than WhatsApp? Why Downloads For The ‘Signal’ App Are Spiking
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Since the #BlackLivesMatter protests broke out across America, this new messaging app has seen a massive surge in downloads.
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A Word Of Warning For Those Selling Booze And Cigarettes Via WhatsApp
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A lawyer weighs in on what could happen if you’re caught advertising illicit alcohol or tobacco products on social media.
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New Features Coming To WhatsApp Soon
08 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These are not yet available to the general public, but can be expected in updates further down the line.
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Wednesday Morning Spice
08 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
WhatsApp group admin warning. Boris J update. US record death toll. ‘Flat rainbow’ spotted. Deadly Oz shark attack. R. Kelly denied. Bruce and Demi on lockdown.
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How To Share Your Fake Location On WhatsApp
27 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you ever needed to fake your location on WhatsApp? Me neither, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared if the occasion ever arises.
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An Update On The WhatsApp Licence Renewal Service We Told You About Last Year
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Car licence admin would be much easier if we could handle it all via WhatsApp, but some people don’t seem too keen on the idea. Chin up, friends, all is not lost.
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How To Protect Yourself Against Latest WhatsApp Scam [Video]
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s an old scam, with a new twist, doing the rounds on WhatsApp in South Africa. Thankfully, there are easy steps to avoid falling victim.
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The Court Has Ruled On SA Lottery Winner Who Promised His Ex R1 Million Via WhatsApp
06 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A WhatsApp message promising your ex R1 million after you win the lottery could be used against you in a court of law.
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Great News – You Can Renew Your Car Licence Via WhatsApp [Video]
29 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I dream of a future where most of life’s hassles can be taken care of through WhatsApp, but let’s just start with renewing your car licence for now.
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Our Top 10 Autocorrect Fails From The Last Decade (According To BuzzFeed)
25 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re nearing the end of another decade, so let’s look back at some of the more famous typos from the past 10 years.
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Watch Out – These WhatsApp Messages Could Get You Locked Up
10 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill defines certain messages as illegal, and punishable with jail time and/or a fine.
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