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with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  &amp; Lonwabo Nkohla in Sports

African Perspective: Mkhulu Ntsingisa

The AI race is heating up. New figures show that ChatGPT's share of the AI assistant market has dropped below 50% for the first time as competitors like Gemini and Claude gain ground. At the same time, WhatsApp has launched its new paid subscription service, WhatsApp Plus, in South Africa, offering premium features for R28.99 a month. To unpack what these developments mean for you and the future of digital technology, we're joined by technology expert Olivier Tshimbidi.

The AI race is heating up. New figures show that ChatGPT's share of the AI&nbsp;assistant market has dropped below 50% for the first time as competitors like Gemini and&nbsp;Claude gain ground. At the same time, WhatsApp has launched its new paid subscription&nbsp;service, WhatsApp Plus, in South Africa, offering premium features for R28.99 a month.&nbsp;To unpack what these developments mean for you and the future of digital technology, we're&nbsp;joined by technology expert Olivier Tshimbidi.

#TechTuesday| Technology Expert Olivier Tshimbidi

• Tha Muzik has our Monday evening mix to wrap things up

&bull; Tha Muzik has our Monday evening mix to wrap things up

The Drive Connection MONDAY MIX: Tha Muzik

1. South Africa | Remembering Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim
 South Africa and the world are mourning the passing of Abdullah
Ibrahim, a musician whose melodies became a powerful reflection of
the country’s history, struggles, hopes and identity. Beyond his music,
Ibrahim was a cultural activist who used jazz as a vehicle for storytelling,
resistance and preserving South Africa’s heritage. What legacy does he
leave behind?
2. Zimbabwe–South Africa | When Entertainment Becomes a National
Conversation
 Netflix’s The Polygamist, based on Sue Nyathi’s novel, has moved
beyond entertainment to spark discussions around relationships,
marriage, tradition and modern social values.It raises the question: Does
African storytelling simply entertain us, or does it also challenge us to
confront uncomfortable realities about our communities?

3. Did We Know Ma Afrika? | Discovering Comoros
 Often overlooked, Comoros is one of Africa’s smallest nations, yet it
carries a rich history, unique culture and breathtaking volcanic
landscapes in the Indian Ocean.
 Located between Madagascar and Mozambique, the island nation
reminds us of the diversity of the African continent beyond the countries
we hear about most often.
 How much do we really know about Africa’s smaller nations, and
what hidden stories, cultures and traditions are waiting to be
discovered?

1. South Africa | Remembering Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim  South Africa and the world are mourning the passing of Abdullah Ibrahim, a musician whose melodies became a powerful reflection of the country&rsquo;s history, struggles, hopes and identity. Beyond his music, Ibrahim was a cultural activist who used jazz as a vehicle for storytelling, resistance and preserving South Africa&rsquo;s heritage. What legacy does he leave behind? 2. Zimbabwe&ndash;South Africa | When Entertainment Becomes a National Conversation  Netflix&rsquo;s The Polygamist, based on Sue Nyathi&rsquo;s novel, has moved beyond entertainment to spark discussions around relationships, marriage, tradition and modern social values.It raises the question: Does African storytelling simply entertain us, or does it also challenge us to confront uncomfortable realities about our communities?
3. Did We Know Ma Afrika? | Discovering Comoros  Often overlooked, Comoros is one of Africa&rsquo;s smallest nations, yet it carries a rich history, unique culture and breathtaking volcanic landscapes in the Indian Ocean.  Located between Madagascar and Mozambique, the island nation reminds us of the diversity of the African continent beyond the countries we hear about most often.  How much do we really know about Africa&rsquo;s smaller nations, and what hidden stories, cultures and traditions are waiting to be discovered?

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