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sport

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Wanna feel part of something great, something bigger than yourself? Let’s see if this iconic Lionel Messi Instagram post can reach 100 million likes.

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With the latest season of ‘The Crown’ dominating Netflix watch lists, here are the most Instagrammable filming locations you can visit and add to your bucket list.

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Instagram is down and thousands of users have had their accounts suspended which is why your number of followers has been dropping.

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Gerard Pique’s new bae has been slammed for mocking his ex-girlfriend Shakira after she stripped down to the singer’s hit song ‘Te Felicito’.

TikTok
Lifestyle

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Unathi
Celeb News

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Former ‘Idols SA’ judge Unathi Nkayi expressed that she loves seeing her body naked as she posed nude on Instagram.

Britney
Celeb News

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Celeb News

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Instagram
Celeb News

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By Marilynn Manuel22-05-2022 19:31

South African singer Lira has shared her first social media post after suffering a stroke while in Germany last month.

Lasizwe
Celeb News

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By Alicia Naidoo16-05-2022 08:42

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Lifestyle

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If you celebrated Valentine’s Day yesterday, then Kelly Khumalo’s alter-ego thinks you’re a fool who only wants to show off for social media!

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Soccer

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By Garrin Lambley28-01-2022 11:21

Argentina and Paris Saint German superstar Lionel Messi has reached the 300 million follower mark on Instagram.

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