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Hello, everyone! This is Erika, and you’re listening to ‘Just a Moment News’ on this 31st of August, 2024. Let’s dive into some of today’s headlines and stories.

First up, a significant sports event is on the horizon as South Africa’s Springboks are set to face New Zealand’s All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday. It marks the 107th Test between the two teams. The Springboks are under some pressure as they have yet to win against the All Blacks in their first match post-World Cup victory, and their last win at Ellis Park was back in 2014. They are also looking to reclaim the Freedom Cup, which they haven’t held since 2009. Both teams are feeling the weight of this game, with the Boks eager to end their Ellis Park losing streak against a formidable All Blacks team known for their strong performance at this venue.

Moving over to Brazil, there’s been a significant development concerning the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. A Brazilian judge has banned the platform following a prolonged conflict involving Elon Musk and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This decision came into effect after de Moraes’ directive to the country’s communications agency to block access to X within 24 hours, citing issues that began when Musk reactivated previously blocked accounts.

In tech news, a North Korean hacking group named Citrine Sleet has been reported to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome-based browsers. This attack targeted organizations to steal cryptocurrency, with the flaw being patched shortly after its discovery. This hacking group, linked to the North Korean government, reportedly employs sophisticated tactics to support the country’s nuclear weapons program by stealing cryptocurrency, with stolen amounts totaling around three billion dollars over the past six years.

In the realm of science, a fascinating study from the Hebrew University has revealed that marmosets, a type of non-human primate, use specific vocalizations to address each other by names. This discovery challenges the previously held belief that such complex vocal learning and communication were unique to humans, dolphins, and elephants. The study shows that marmosets have a sophisticated social communication system, suggesting potential evolutionary precursors to human language.

Lastly, in entertainment news, Showmax has announced its plans to develop an Afrikaans version of the popular TV series “The Office,” set to be titled “Die Kantoor.” This marks the fourteenth adaptation of the original UK series. Production is expected to start in 2025, with the series being a Showmax Original. This adaptation aims to bring the iconic humor of “The Office” to a South African audience, with production handled by Rapid Blue under an agreement with BBC Studios.

And that wraps up today’s segment on ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m Erika, and I hope you found these stories as intriguing as I did. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch up again soon with more news and insights!

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