DA’s Starlink plan drawn up before election, document reveals
Confidential submission shows the DA proposed to bring Elon Musk’s company into SA market under a new government
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-12-20-das-starlink-plan-drawn-up-before-election-document-reveals/
Taiwan: Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taipei metro
The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx251p7k23mo
Starz Takes U.S. Rights to Series 'The Nowhere Man'
Starz has acquired U.S. Rights to South African series 'The Nowhere Man' with Bonko Khoz and Naturi Naughton-Lewis.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/starz-u-s-rights-the-nowhere-man-naturi-naughton-lewis-1236611745/
The Life and Times of DJ Warras
Warrick Stock, known to audiences as DJ Warras, was born on 27 November 1985 in Durban. He grew up in KwaZulu Natal before moving to Johannesburg as a teenager.
https://bluetick.app/news/697
Afrikaner refugees: Kenyans found illegally working at US asylum claim centre in South Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2468q3y75vo?at_format=image&at_campaign_type=owned&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_medium=social&at_bbc_team=editorial&utm_social_post_id=625476373&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_id=AD01D866-DB35-11F0-B00C-DF08D74A4555&utm_social_handle_id=36670025&at_link_origin=BBCAfrica&at_link_type=web_link
1. Makate legal battle over Vodacom settlement,
2. Ramaphosa challenges rivals to “name the date”,
3. Record bond yield drop after credit upgrade,
4. Suspicious arrival of 150 Palestinian refugees,...many more!!!
Pros
Full control over your music, release dates, and pricing.
Keep most of the revenue instead of splitting with a label.
Direct connection with fans through platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.
Flexibility to experiment with styles, singles, or albums without external pressure.
Access to data and ******* ytics to understand your audience.
Low entry cost with digital distributors like DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby.
Cons
You handle marketing, promotion, and networking yourself.
No upfront funding from a label for recording, videos, or tours.
Harder to get playlist placements and media coverage without industry connections.
Time-consuming to manage both music creation and business tasks.
Income can be unpredictable and low without strong promotion
