Lindokuhle TononoSocial media was supposed to be a place where everyone could finally have a voice. For years, we heard that platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok would open up public ...

With rising concerns about social media's effect on children's mental health, South Africa joins the global conversation on ...

Researchers have identified a large network pushing pro-Russian themes and messages to French-speaking audiences around Africa, amid long-running efforts by Russia to gain influence in the region.

A review on the role of social media in pop culture evolution over time and it's impacts and effects on societal thinking.

The report, which analysed trends in five key African media markets—Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Ghana—revealed that Egypt’s Youm7, an Arabic-language news outlet, led in annual ...

South Africans have been warned to be wary of publicly displaying their lives on social media, as it can threaten their safety by providing valuable information to criminals. Sharing too much of ...

“Social media influencers, defined as individuals with a significant following on social media platforms, have been shown to wield significant influence over consumer behaviour through social ...

One of the most talked about tech stories of 2024 was not about Apple’s latest iPhone, or what Huawei and Samsung had up their sleeves, but rather Australia’s social media ban.

Mr. Rubio wrote on social media that South Africa’s ambassador was a “race-baiting politician who hates America” and Mr. Trump. He added, “We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is ...

The effects of social media on relationships. Relationships that begin face-to-face through social or work connections, often include a network of mutual friends, who are important in supporting ...