Author: Renier Weideman

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After expanding access to its option to add social media profiles to your Google Business listing back in October, Google has now added a new section within its business listings in Search, which displays recent social media posts from your connected profiles. As you can see in this example, shared by Search Engine Journal, Google Business profiles now have a new sub-section titled “Social Media Updates,” which displays the latest posts from your linked social apps. Business owners can connect their Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok and X accounts via their Google Business dashboard. Google says that the social post previews…

Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms are experiencing login issues in what appears to be a widespread outage.

Digital Landscape in South Africa in 2023In this blog post, Renier Weideman explores how people in South Africans are using the internet and social media in 2023. He’ll also touch on the growth of online shopping.Getting Online in South AfricaAt the start of 2023, about 72% of people in South Africa were using the internet, which is a pretty big number. It means over 43 million people were connected. However, around 27% of the population, roughly 16.66 million people, still weren’t using the internet. Keep in mind, though, these numbers might actually be higher due to some challenges in collecting…

Mirror Trading International (MTI) CEO Johann Steynberg has been found guilty in Brazil of using a forged identity document, with the judge handing down an aggravated sentence.In addition to providing information about Steynberg’s criminal trial, court documents also revealed details about his lifestyle while hiding in Brazil — including that he allegedly had two girlfriends under whose names he bought property.Despite the aggravating circumstances of his crime, Steynberg’s 3-year and six-month prison sentence was commuted to an additional fine to be paid to a court-designated charity.His defence team has appealed, arguing that he was guilty of a lesser crime with…

In an extraordinary confluence of technology and faith, over 300 Protestant Christians congregated in Germany for a unique church service orchestrated largely with AI tools. The 40-minute service—encompassing prayer, sermons, blessings, and hymns—saw the parishioners shepherded by an assembly of digital disciples: four ChatGPT-led avatars, composed of two young women and two young men. AI isn’t confined to just Christianity, People are already interacting with GPT-powered versions of different deities across various religions. https://youtu.be/YBw5ii2BdLA Google ads These AI entities provide a full corpus of religious texts, and limited to a specific worldview, is hopefully unlikely to disseminate false information or biased…

A Profound Episode from Koffietyd Koffietyd Show brought to you by Pastor Frik Weideman from Menorah Tabernacle Welcome to another enriching episode of #koffietyd – This unique blend of faith-based discussions, life lessons, and the love for a good cup of coffee. In each episode, they delve into the profound issues of life, explore the pathways of faith and share heartwarming stories, all over a comforting cup of coffee. They created an engaging and safe space where people can grow together, learn from each other, and connect on a deeper level. So, grab your favorite coffee, sit back, and join…

https://youtu.be/PosEq3WaIHs Renier Weideman,  recently released an insightful YouTube video on his channel, tackling the topic of Facebook’s future, Instagram’s potential, and the emergence of Threads as a direct competitor to Twitter. In this article, we’ll delve into the key points discussed in Renier’s video and the valuable feedback he provides on these significant developments in the social media landscape. Main Article: My-take-on-facebook-instagram-and-the-rise-of-threads Facebook (now known as META) losing its relevance? He analyzes the challenges faced by the platform and presents his expert opinion on its future trajectory.  Evaluation provides viewers with a thought-provoking perspective, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation in…

The fixtures for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, running from Fri 8 September to Sat 28 October, will be played across France. The opening game and final will take place at Stade de France in Paris. And it’s shaping up to be a fascinating event, with Ireland, the Grand Slam champions and world No 1, but hosts France still the Rugby World Cup favorites and three-time winners New Zealand just behind them in the bookmakers’ eyes. And, of course, there’s South Africa, who will defend their title after beating England 32-12 in the 2019 final in Japan. In Pool B,…

The stretch of the N3 Highway between Van Reenen’s Pass and Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal is now open. The road was closed earlier for the recovery and clean-up operations of the wreckage of six trucks, which were set alight early this morning. Authorities say the delays along the N3 are costing the country billions of rands. The N3 links two economic hubs – the Durban harbour and Johannesburg and about seven thousand trucks with tonnes of cargo use the road daily. An arson attack on Saturday night led to six trucks being set alight on Van Reenen’s Pass, which caused the…