politics

Cyril Ramaphosa’s stimulus package gets social media talking

Remember the early days of President Cyril Ramaphosa rise to power? He was loved across South Africa, and especially on social media. But that…

How do you follow Cape Town’s new mayor on social media? You can’t

It’s official: Cape Town’s next mayor will be former mayor Dan Plato, the DA confirmed on Tuesday. He will take over the reins from…

Donald Trump’s fist pump before 9/11 memorial has gone viral

A picture of US President Donald Trump fist-pumping supporters on his way to a 9/11 memorial in Pennsylvania has gone viral. Although a full…

#Recession: South Africa’s politicians blast the ANC after GDP shrinks

There’s some bad news today, South Africa. The nation has fallen into a technical recession after its latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures were…

Mcebisi Jonas’ State Capture testimony rocks South Africa, Twitter

South Africa’s State Capture Inquiry has today reached something of a peak, at least in terms of sheer drama. Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa’s former…

Watch: Julius Malema gives Donald Trump a sassy new nickname

EFF leader Julius Malema has called US President Donald Trump a “pathological liar” after he called for an investigation into South Africa’s land reforms…

Google searches for South Africa spike after Fox News video, Trump tweet

Google Searches for South Africa has spiked after Fox News ran a segment, anchored by Tucker Carlson, addressing the country’s land expropriation debate. The…

#UncleKathy: South Africa pays tribute to struggle giant Ahmed Kathrada

Ahmed Kathrada, known as one of Nelson Mandela’s closest allies and a defiant anti-apartheid activist, has died aged 87. The news broke on Twitter…

#EFFSoldOut: Twitter blames Guptas for hashtag

There’s no denying that in South African politics, Twitter is the EFF’s platform. Its leader Julius Malema has 1.3-million followers and engages with them…

Helen Zille infuriates Twitter after defending colonialism

Helen Zille may have been on Twitter for a while, but she still hasn’t acquired the skill of knowing when to put the phone down…

#HandsOffSocialMedia: South Africa responds to social media regulations

In a press briefing yesterday, Minister of State Security David Mahlobo hinted at the possibility of social media regulation in an attempt to counter…

Thought #SONA2017 was bad? Watch these international political brawls

Viewers across South Africa endured what is quickly becoming an annual (yet dramatic) farce in the form of last night’s #SONA2017 State of the…

Weekend News in Tweets: burkini ban overturned & PRASA’s R42m toilet seats

News moves at the speed of social media in today’s world, and that’s especially the case on the weekend. Take a look at the…

Johannesburg speaker Vasco da Gama already has a Twitter parody account

In the battle for the Johannesburg Metro that took place on Monday, the DA’s Vasco da Gama was elected as the City Council speaker….

SA Twitter suggests the perfect ANC, DA & EFF #CoalitionLoveSongs

Another day, another snarky hashtag on South Africa’s Twittersphere. This edition of the Local General Elections has been quite a rollercoaster ride on the…

Nice Attack: world politicians use Twitter to condemn Bastille Day attack

In the late hours of 14 July 2016, during France’s Bastille Day celebrations, a gunman drove a truck through a crowd of people in…

#Brexit: 29 tweets that tell the story of Britain’s crucial ‘leave’ vote

Britain has voted to leave the European Union. In the early hours of Friday morning it became increasingly clear those those wishing to leave…

Twitter’s the top social network for diplomacy, new study finds

A new study has revealed what some may have already suspected: Twitter is the top choice for diplomats compared to other social media platforms….

Zuma faces backlash on Twitter after addressing South Africa

President Jacob Zuma hastily took to the airwaves on Friday to announce his thoughts on this week’s Constitutional Court judgement. The court found that…

How political parties can use mobile and social media to reach voters

A political election is much like a marketing campaign showdown, and the team with the best product usually sways the biggest audience. Look at…

Meet 50 of the most influential political tweeters in emerging markets

Social media in emerging markets is poised in a delicate position. A number of governments are trying to clampdown on various platforms, all while…

SA politician releases ‘secret’ Eskom dossier on Facebook

According to business newspaper Business Report, a Democratic Alliance (DA) politician has released a “secret” document about the country’s main electricity utility via Facebook….

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