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#ZumaMustFall: South Africans voice concern, frustration after Nene axing

Twitter is filled with tweets voicing people’s concern and frustration over South Africa’s future. This comes after the surprise announcement by President Jacob Zuma…

#FeesMustFall, emojis, #RWC2015: Twitter SA’s 2015 year in review

As 2015 draws to a close, you can expect to see a whole load of annual round-ups. One of the earliest off the mark…

#UFOSA sighting, crash site is an elaborate marketing campaign by FutureLife, Clover

Twitter was in a state of confusion over the past weekend in South Africa, when people started reporting UFO sightings around the country. Images…

Is Twitter killing share counts a smart move or completely self-destructive?

Before you start reading this article, I want you to take a look at the share buttons at the top. You’ll notice that the…

Multiple users report mass Twitter outage [update]

Update: Twitter connectivity has been restored for us at least in South Africa, including Twitter.com and Tweetdeck. If you’re still experiencing issues, drop us…

19 hilarious things people are wearing #forhalloween this year

Whether you see Halloween as “just a bit of fun”, a marketing gimmick indicative of US imperialism, or an ancient tradition, or the beginning…

Twitter partners with Nielsen to launch ‘Twitter Surveys’ for brands

Twitter has just announced that it is partnering with research powerhouse Nielsen to launch a new feature called Twitter Survey. The new feature will…

4 great tips for tweeting journos

Twitter has completely changed journalism. One tweet can sometimes give you information that is as valuable as that source you’ve been cultivating for months….

Twitter profiles get a makeover – and Facebook-ish cover photos

Did you spend ages deciding on the perfect Facebook cover photo so you could visually “express yourself”? Well, get ready for another careful decision:…

Newsweek’s #muslimrage: giant mistake or publicity genius?

Popular US news magazine Newsweek received an online lambasting on Monday when tweeters took to the social network to poke fun at its hashtag…

Easily embed entire streams of tweets with Twitter’s new tool

Because we are the type of website which is likely to embed tweets where and whenever possible, it’s nice to know that Twitter is…

Twitter ads: now targeted to your interests

So you might notice something a little different about your Twitter stream from here on out. Well, if you pay attention to the promoted…

Twitter launches certified products to help businesses tweet smarter

Do you need help engaging with your customers on Twitter, making sense of what users are saying and understanding your followers so you can…

Could India really ban Twitter?

The Indian government is turning its glare onto a number of social networking sites which it feels are responsible for widespread panic and mass…

6 tips for famous tweeting animals: a tribute to Solly the hippo

Over the past few days, the story of a hippo trapped in a pool had people in South Africa captivated. As is the case…

Twitter: value-added conversation is more important than broadcasts, rts

I have been using Twitter for over three years and have been through a long learning curve. Besides having to get my head around…

Followergate: gaming the system to boost follower count

Here we go again. Another storm has been brewing on the South African social media scene. This time, big digital agencies are accused of…

Everyone should be seriously concerned about Twitter’s API changes: here’s why

Twitter recently announced changes to its API usage that has stalwart users, like yours truly, in a spin. The three biggest changes we’re going…

What can we learn from South Africa’s most influential tweeters?

So far in our series on the South African Twittersphere, we explored what lessons we can learn from conversations happening around two key political…

The 5 biggest Twitter moments of London 2012

It’s over. London 2012 drew to a close last night, having lived up to its bill as the first social games. Sure there were…

South Africa’s Tourism Comeback Accelerates as Arrivals Surge Past Pre Pandemic Levels

JSE Expands Its SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow to Gauteng and Limpopo as Demand for Funding Surges

MTN Expands Black Friday Into Black FriYAY With Bigger Deals and Added Value Across SA

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Black Friday – The Tech Deals South Africans Are Actually Hunting For

South Africa’s Black Friday Spend Is Set to Break Records Again and Ecentric’s Dashboard Shows It in Real Time

Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND Range Lands in South Africa With a Bass-Heavy Lineup Built for Local Music Lovers

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TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

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