Canal+ completed its unconditional takeover of MultiChoice

South Africa is currently in the spotlight on multiple fronts. A landmark media deal was finalised as French broadcaster Canal+ completed its unconditional takeover of MultiChoice, securing over 48% of shares and consolidating its control over the South African TV giant, marking a major shift in the continent's media landscape Reuters . In conservation circles, the nation observed World Rhino Day, acknowledging progress in poaching reduction but lamenting that on average one rhino is still lost every day, underscoring ongoing threats despite advanced anti-poaching measures AP News . In sports, cricket fans welcomed the surprise return of Quinton de Kock, ending his retirement to rejoin the Proteas for both ODIs and T20s during their upcoming tour of Pakistan