#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Oscar Pistorius’ parole hearing set for 31 March
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#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Oscar Pistorius’ parole hearing set for 31 March

Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky

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Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius’ parole hearing, which will decide whether he can be released after serving half of his 15-year sentence, will take place on 31 March.

Read more: Another Christmas behind bars for Oscar Pistorius after SCA confirms parole eligibility in 2023

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Convicted Paralympian Oscar Pistorius met the family of his late girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp/AFP

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Stage 4 and 5 loadshedding will continue today, with Stage 3 being implemented on Saturday.

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SABC 3's 'Expresso' presenter Katlego Maboe has been selected to host the revival of 'Deal or No Deal SA' on SABC 1 from 6 March.

Read more: Katlego Maboe set to host 'Deal or No Deal SA'

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FIFA’s decision to appoint Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador ahead of the Women’s World Cup has been derided as “tone deaf” and “truly baffling” by former Australian international Moya Dodd.

Read more: Messi beats Mbappe to FIFA Best prize, Putellas claims women's award

FIFA ‘tone deaf’ for appointing supermodel as ambassador, says former women’s international.
FIFA ‘tone deaf’ for appointing supermodel as ambassador, says former women’s international. Image: Amy Woodyatt

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TikTok has announced it will set a 60-minute daily screen time limit for users aged under 18.

Read more: US lawmakers advance bill on banning TikTok

TikTok sets 60-minute screen time limit for users under 18 - and a 'sleep reminder' for all.
Governments worldwide are growing concerned about TikTok's security and ability to alter its algorithm to push certain posts and make its content highly addictive. Image: Euro news.net

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