This creeping form of observation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled
Racist posts can go viral in seconds, showing the world that South Africa’s divisions are not history, and reminding us that we still have work to do
X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed
He consistently scores lots of runs and is popular on social media
It’s a quick way to boost your brand’s presence in a very crowded space
But the local muso clarifies that he has not been nominated yet but is being considered for the awards
H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place
Ryan Enslin spent 10 years curating his Instagram account only to have it hacked in seconds.
A Tigrayan father and academic had been targeted by racist messages on Facebook and was murdered in November 2021. Petition says the social media giant had failed to remove the posts quickly
To meme or not to meme is the question … we pick some stand-out posts
Whether it becomes reality or just another fad, the metaverse misadventure is another indictment of the capitalist system and American empire
If you don’t know of them already, be sure to follow our selection of some of South Africa’s top LGBTIQ+ content creators, from Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane to Thando Hlophe
This outage comes at a precarious time for Facebook, which is still navigating the fallout of whistleblower Frances Haugen accusing the company of prioritising profits over combating misinformation and hate
WhatsApp assures users that no one can see their messages — but the company has an extensive monitoring operation and regularly shares personal information with prosecutors
Social media influencers are routinely paid by scammers to help them pump and dump new tokens on the back of pure speculation
HBO’s Fake Famous is a humorous dive into the Instagram racket, but it misses the painful collateral damage of the influencer economy
These one-of-a-kind digital collector’s items are being sold for unprecedented prices
But some countries – such as Egypt – have cracked down on the social media app, which grew apace with the pandemic
In an increasingly digital world, OnlyFans has given online creators a new way to make money on their own terms
Fact-checking is appropriate but the platforms’ scattershot approach has resulted in genuine information and messages about Nigerians’ protest against police brutality being silenced
The idea of displaying solidarity by posting a black square on Instagram hijacked the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with a performative display of allyship
From church services over WhatsApp to eating with family and listening to chilled music over Instagram, South Africa is going to have a very different long weekend, grounded in sharing and caring
With everyone settling into an indoors routine or starting to lose it because of cabin fever, this guide should remind you that creativity and beauty still exist, virtually represented but there, nonetheless.
With vulnerability being the work’s primary reference, the ceramic jewellery made and designed by Githan Coopoo is more than adornment
It seems that politicians aren’t paying attention to the floods, fires and droughts spinning our world out of control
5G, the Internet of Things, geospatial technology and what underpins smart cities
Liza Anokhina was 11 when people started recognising her in the street. Now a year older, she is one of Russia’s most popular child bloggers with 2.3 million followers on Instagram. In a Moscow park, her producer jogs backwards, using his phone to film as Liza runs and blows raspberries. Tall and slim and wearing […]
As social media use rises in Nigeria, so does abuse of these platforms
The former Wallaby launched legal action against Rugby Australia earlier this month, demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again
One African feminist’s view on how social media clout chasing has stalled progressive politics
Christian groups attacked Muslim-owned shops in the northwestern town of Chilaw on Sunday in anger at a Facebook post by a shopkeeper, police said
Kafofin sada zumunta sun taka muhimmiyar rawa a zaben Nijeriya da ya gabata.