Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-06-05 i Daily Voice

RAP icon Eminem is taking Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to court in a massive copyright battle that could cost the tech giant over R2 billion. Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of unlawfully using 243 of his songs without permission. According to court papers dated 30 May and seen by E! News, the rapper (real name Marshall Mathers III) alleges that Meta allowed the “unauthorised storage, reproduction and exploitation” of his music across its platforms. The lawsuit specifically points fingers at features like Reels and Original Audio, claiming these tools encourage users to use music, including Eminem’s, without proper licensing or credit. Now, the multi-GrammyAward-winner is demanding big bucks for what he calls the theft of his creative work. He’s asking…

THE City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee has adopted a motion calling for the transfer of targeted policing powers from the national government. The motion will be tabled at the next full Council meeting for formal adoption. The document presented by the committee states: “If the formal process through the Intergovernmental Relations Framework fails to achieve outcomes, that the City Manager proceeds to begin an adjudication process through the courts to devolve policing powers, thereby empowering the City of Cape Town with investigating powers to assist the SAPS adequately in addressing the scourge of gun violence.” This comes amid ongoing concerns over gang violence, extortion, and the effectiveness of policing in the metro. The motion was presented by Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Yusuf Mohamed and seconded by…

A GRADE 10 learner from Cravenby Combined School is lucky to be alive after being stabbed innie bors by a fellow learner during school hours on Tuesday. The altercation, which allegedly stemmed from an attempted bicycle theft, has raised serious concerns about security at the Ravensmead school in Cape Town. The victim was rushed to hospital following the incident and is currently recovering. According to a concerned parent, who asked not to be named, the incident began the day before when a Grade 8 learner allegedly tried to steal the victim’s bicycle. The parent explained: “On Monday, a Grade 8 learner allegedly tried to steal the victim’s bicycle and a fight broke out after he was caught. “And then the following day the now-suspect showed up at school and stabbed…