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Sthembiso Sithole
Sthembiso Sithole is a social media specialist. He recently studied BA Honours in Journalism and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. In 2014, he obtained his journalism qualification at Tshwane University of Technology. He has achieved so much, and there are tons more he dreams of accomplishing. He has written for The Star, was a blogger for JournTau, worked at SABC as a Digital News Producer and was formerly the Mail & Guardians social media editor.
#ImpeachZuma according to Twitter
South Africans congregated online to share their views about the failed motion to impeach Zuma. We round up comments from before, during and after.
Twitter reactions to the Nkandla ruling
South Africans made sure their views on the Constitutional Court judgment were heard. We round them up here.
Digital gone wild: Plan your trip with tech
Google Africa recently paid for 35 journalists from various African countries, including South Africa, to explore Kenya using several apps.
How social media shaped – and shamed – SA in 2015
From student protests to celebrity tiffs, Twitter made sure SA got their bite-sized outrage, rants and reflections trending, writes Sthembiso Sithole.
Madonna of the Townships: Remembering Brenda Fassie
If Twitter birthday wishes are anything to go by, Ma Brrrr remains as loved as ever.
#WitsFeesMustFall: Taking the protest to Twitter
Wits students use social media to keep their protest alive, as they fight against increases of tuition fees at the university.
Trevor Noah set to rock The Daily Show
The world has used social media to show support for Trevor Noah who will make his debut as the new host of The Daily Show on Tuesday night.
Twitter in stitches over #Mugabewrongspeech
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has gifted the Twittersphere with more reasons for laughter after he read the wrong speech in Parliament.
#WhatTheyFoundInMaropeng: Jokes and laughs
The South African Twittersphere has turned the discovery of a new species into a reason to have a good laugh.
Practise safe selfies: Don’t shoot your self(ie)
Don’t play with guns while snapping and five other tips to keep your head when taking a selfie.
Motsoeneng pushes for regulation of journalists
SABC chief operations officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has reiterated his desire to see the media regulated, getting South Africans fired up on Twitter.
South Africans rise to the call of #SomeoneTellProfMoyo
The SA Twittersphere did not take kindly to Zim minister Jonathan Moyo having a go at the plummeting rand.
Here’s why the #Mamas2015 broke the internet
From West Africans winning big to complaints of the show’s lack of African hosts, we take a look at this weekend’s MTV Mamas.
The Big Mamas of African music
The MTV awards are out to reward those who have helped put the continent on the global music map
Are you taking a piss? The unethical toilet selfie
A mirror in a toilet gives one an opportunity to be creative when taking a selfie, but Sthembiso Sithole believes it is unattractive.