Today we’re unpacking two big digital stories shaping how we use — and earn from — online
platforms. We’re joined by tech expert Olivier Tshimbidi. First, EU regulators are taking aim at WhatsApp, accusing Meta of using its dominance to block rival AI services — raising serious questions about competition, choice, and control in the AI era. At the same time, closer to home, South African YouTubers continue to earn far less than creators in the US and UK, even with similar viewership — highlighting deep inequalities in the global digital economy. So what do these stories mean for users, creators, and the future of big tech? Let’s break it down with Olivier Tshimbidi.

Today we&rsquo;re unpacking two big digital stories shaping how we use &mdash; and earn from &mdash; online platforms. We&rsquo;re joined by tech expert Olivier Tshimbidi.&nbsp;First, EU regulators are taking aim at WhatsApp, accusing Meta of using its dominance to&nbsp;block rival AI services &mdash; raising serious questions about competition, choice, and control in&nbsp;the AI era. At the same time, closer to home, South African YouTubers continue to earn far&nbsp;less than creators in the US and UK, even with similar viewership &mdash; highlighting deep&nbsp;inequalities in the global digital economy.&nbsp;So what do these stories mean for users, creators, and the future of big tech? Let&rsquo;s break it&nbsp;down with 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.

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 South Africa is mourning the loss of Dr Diana Ferrus, the iconic
poet, storyteller, and cultural activist, who passed away at the age
of 72. Born in Worcester, Western Cape, Dr Ferrus’ words carried
the weight of history, empathy, and justice, touching generations.
She is best known for her powerful 1998 poem, “A Poem for Sarah
Baartman.”

 On this day, 9 February, history remembers Hlubi King
Langalibalele, one of the first Black leaders to be tried and
banished to Robben Island. Lieutenant-Governor Sir Benjamin
Pine punished the Hlubi people by breaking up their land, seizing
their cattle, and imprisoning Langalibalele—nearly a century before
Nelson Mandela and other activists were held on the island.

 Did you know that Robben Island was declared a National
Monument in 1996 under South Africa’s National Monuments Act
of 1968? Located in Table Bay, just 6 miles north of Cape Town,
Robben Island—known in Afrikaans as Robbeneiland—covers
about 5 square miles. Its name comes from the Dutch word for
“seals,” which once thrived in the surrounding waters.

 South Africa is mourning the loss of Dr Diana Ferrus, the iconic poet, storyteller, and cultural activist, who passed away at the age of 72. Born in Worcester, Western Cape, Dr Ferrus&rsquo; words carried the weight of history, empathy, and justice, touching generations. She is best known for her powerful 1998 poem, &ldquo;A Poem for Sarah Baartman.&rdquo;
 On this day, 9 February, history remembers Hlubi King Langalibalele, one of the first Black leaders to be tried and banished to Robben Island. Lieutenant-Governor Sir Benjamin Pine punished the Hlubi people by breaking up their land, seizing their cattle, and imprisoning Langalibalele&mdash;nearly a century before Nelson Mandela and other activists were held on the island.
 Did you know that Robben Island was declared a National Monument in 1996 under South Africa&rsquo;s National Monuments Act of 1968? Located in Table Bay, just 6 miles north of Cape Town, Robben Island&mdash;known in Afrikaans as Robbeneiland&mdash;covers about 5 square miles. Its name comes from the Dutch word for &ldquo;seals,&rdquo; which once thrived in the surrounding waters.

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