The press ombudsman has ruled that a Sunday Independent report on the DA and a "Twitter race war" was inaccurate and misleading.
Government staff in Rwanda appear to be using fake accounts to harass journalists on Twitter.
The US first lady addressed a group of Peking University students while on a tour of China to build goodwill through soft diplomacy.
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to "wipe out" the social media service, setting him against President Abdullah Gul and drawing public fury.
Tencent is dominating China’s business and social platforms, and for good reason.
Party members have questioned Helen Zille’s ability to continue leading the DA successfully after several run-ins with the media over tweets.
A Mexican state has banned parents from registering "derogatory" names for their children, including the name Twitter.
The DA’s Helen Zille has said she "did not leak confidential info" and that the presidency overreacted to her attempt to encourage voters to register.
A man and woman have been jailed for using Twitter to abuse a prominent feminist.
Following outrage on Twitter sparked by Justine Sacco – who tweeted: "Going to Africa, hope I don’t get Aids." – IAC has distanced itself from her..
Elizabeth Henning is hooked on Finland and believes it can teach us a great deal about education.
Tired of producing endless tomes, the renowned activist has taken her views to Twitter instead.
Twitter’s many billions will go to a select group — not its founders or hardworking users.
Twitter debuted on Wall Street with a bang as shares in the fast-growing social network soared.
While the advent of social media has not changed the basic codes of conduct for employees, it has made many infringements more visible.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has called City Press editor Ferial Haffajee’s "suspension" of eight black journalists "unethical".
The ANC’s attempt to hijack the Democratic Alliance’s campaign was itself hijacked by Twitter. Only in South Africa.
Security operations are continuing in Nairobi, where al-Shabab rebels have seized an upmarket mall following an attack which left 39 people dead.
Analysts estimate that Twitter could be valued at as much as $15-billion if it comes to market at the end of this year.
Twitter is a useful way to promote businesses and increase revenue – but get it wrong at your peril.
Activists say abuse of women on sites such as Twitter should not be dismissed as harmless.
The contrarian who made her name by stoking controversy in the Sunday papers is using Twitter to champion the little guy in the ‘Please Call Me’ tale.
Hacker group the Syrian Electronic Army has claimed credit for the Twitter and Huffington Post hacks in a series of Twitter messages.
UK MP Yvette Cooper has lashed out at Twitter after a feminist campaigner became the target of a barrage of abuse.
Percy Zvomuya speaks to Victor Dlamini about ‘keyboard activism’ and other modern outrages.
Media coverage of the Pistorius trial is close to breaking constitutional principles. But can journalists be charged for reporting leaked evidence?
A new site that uses social media to fight sexism and demand change is getting attention on a global scale.
There are fewer and fewer jobs in journalism, but last week an ultimate job was posted in Twitter’s attempt to become a true news operation.
A single retweet has thrust Ismail Musa Menk, a popular Islamic cleric from Zimbabwe, into the spotlight.
Hackers took over news agency Associated Press’s Twitter account and sent a false tweet about the US president that briefly sent US markets reeling.
Putting a new test to the adage that brevity is the soul of wit, the festival will be played out in 140 characters
(or less) and six-second videos.
In the latest in a series of media-savvy moves, President Mohamed Morsi plans to respond to citizens’ concerns every night on Twitter.