South Africa’s digital future is in focus as the Supreme Court of Appeal prepares to hear key cases that could reshape fibre rollout in residential estates — deciding whether homeowners can freely choose providers or whether competitors must first get approval from Telkom. At the same time, global tech is shifting, with OpenAI announcing plans to introduce ads in the free version of ChatGPT alongside a new lower-cost subscription, raising questions about privacy and the future of AI platforms. To unpack what this all means for consumers and competition, we’re joined by tech expert
Olivier Tshimbidi.

South Africa&rsquo;s digital future is in focus as the Supreme Court of Appeal&nbsp;prepares to hear key cases that could reshape fibre rollout in residential estates &mdash; deciding&nbsp;whether homeowners can freely choose providers or whether competitors must first get&nbsp;approval from Telkom.&nbsp;At the same time, global tech is shifting, with OpenAI announcing plans to introduce ads in&nbsp;the free version of ChatGPT alongside a new lower-cost subscription, raising questions about&nbsp;privacy and the future of AI platforms.&nbsp;To unpack what this all means for consumers and competition, we&rsquo;re joined by tech expert Olivier Tshimbidi.

with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  & Lonwabo Nkohla on your Sports Desk

with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  &amp; Lonwabo Nkohla on your Sports Desk

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with Paul Mnisi , Isaac Gampu  & Lonwabo Nkohla in Sports

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

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• 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

✓ This week, we remember some of South Africa’s jazz legends. January
may be a month of fresh starts, but it’s also a time we lost some of our
greatest musicians—artists who shaped the sound of African music and
gave voice to our struggles. We honor Bra Hugh Masekela (1939–2018),
Oliver Mtukudzi (1952–2019), Jonas Gwangwa (1937–2021), and
Sibongile Khumalo (1957–2021). Their music lives on, reminding us of
their talent, their passion, and the legacy they left behind.
✓ Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for a seventh
term, winning more than 71 percent of the vote. Observers, however,
have raised serious concerns, citing reports of intimidation, arrests, and
abductions targeting the opposition—casting doubt on the credibility of
the election. His closest challenger, former entertainer Bobi Wine,
received just under 25 percent of the vote.

✓ South African actor star Thapelo Mokoena is set to visit Uganda next
month. From 12th to 16th February, Mokoena will take part in media
engagements, masterclasses on film and creative entrepreneurship, and
exclusive fan meet-and-greets. The visit, organised by Reach A Hand
Uganda and the Ikon Film and Television Awards, aims to strengthen
ties between the Southern and East African creative industries.
✓ Did you know, Ma Afrika, that Uganda is often called ‘The Pearl of
Africa’? The term was coined by Winston Churchill in his 1908 book My
African Journey, inspired by the country’s stunning biodiversity—from
countless bird and mammal species to landscapes that stretch from lush
forests to arid savannas.

✓ This week, we remember some of South Africa&rsquo;s jazz legends. January may be a month of fresh starts, but it&rsquo;s also a time we lost some of our greatest musicians&mdash;artists who shaped the sound of African music and gave voice to our struggles. We honor Bra Hugh Masekela (1939&ndash;2018), Oliver Mtukudzi (1952&ndash;2019), Jonas Gwangwa (1937&ndash;2021), and Sibongile Khumalo (1957&ndash;2021). Their music lives on, reminding us of their talent, their passion, and the legacy they left behind. ✓ Uganda&rsquo;s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for a seventh term, winning more than 71 percent of the vote. Observers, however, have raised serious concerns, citing reports of intimidation, arrests, and abductions targeting the opposition&mdash;casting doubt on the credibility of the election. His closest challenger, former entertainer Bobi Wine, received just under 25 percent of the vote.
✓ South African actor star Thapelo Mokoena is set to visit Uganda next month. From 12th to 16th February, Mokoena will take part in media engagements, masterclasses on film and creative entrepreneurship, and exclusive fan meet-and-greets. The visit, organised by Reach A Hand Uganda and the Ikon Film and Television Awards, aims to strengthen ties between the Southern and East African creative industries. ✓ Did you know, Ma Afrika, that Uganda is often called &lsquo;The Pearl of Africa&rsquo;? The term was coined by Winston Churchill in his 1908 book My African Journey, inspired by the country&rsquo;s stunning biodiversity&mdash;from countless bird and mammal species to landscapes that stretch from lush forests to arid savannas.

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