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  1. Luis

    South African WhatsApp users see several large updates

    Big changes for WhatsApp in South Africa Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging platform has received several large updates in recent months, many of which have already rolled out to users in South Africa. This included username support, the ability to generate username QR codes, support for...
  3. Luis

    AfriForum CEO's social media attacked by would-be hackers

    Kallie Kriel under siege AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel has revealed that people have been trying to hack his X account, with attempts to access his profile being made in the early morning hours. Kriel has been in the spotlight for several reasons, including de-escalating "white genocide"...
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    • afriforum kallie kallie kriel social media social media hack twitter white genocide
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  4. Luis

    New digital code of conduct for elections in South Africa

    Online posts targeted by new disinformation rules in South Africa The Electoral Commission (IEC) has published a proposed code of conduct for elections, with new rules aimed at countering disinformation in South Africa’s polls. A central part of the draft focuses on online platforms because...
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    • code of conduct disinformation elections elections south africa electoral commission independent electoral commission (iec) social media
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  5. Luis

    X, formerly Twitter, experiences global disruptions

    X, formerly Twitter, experiences global disruptions Social media platform X experienced a technical issue on Monday, 22 June 2026, resulting in users being unable to view post feeds. Thousands of users reported issues with their post feeds on Downdetector.com and other social media platforms...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africans must stop using their social media passwords for bank accounts — Armata Security

    South Africans must stop using their social media passwords for bank accounts — Armata Security Armata Cyber Security head of technology and innovation Richard Frost has warned that many South Africans are using the same passwords for social media and banking, putting their bank accounts at...
    • Hanno Labuschagne
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    • armata cyber security banking banking security facebook hackers hacking instagram meta platforms phishing richard frost social media
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Ban social media apps for children in South Africa — digital law expert

    Ban social media apps for children in South Africa — digital law expert Digital Law Company founder and CEO Emma Sadleir says a ban on social media use by young South Africans would be a good idea, but she doesn't believe it would be effective. Following Australia and France's moves to ban...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Why social media bans for children could be a bad idea

    Why social media bans for children could be a bad idea As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people’s mental health. The controversy...
  9. Vorastra

    Online Video Adding To Challenges For News Firms: Report

    https://www.barrons.com/news/online-video-adding-to-challenges-for-news-firms-report-3cd7fe4f
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    • artificial intelligence (ai) journalism news online news reuters institute social media
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    • Forum: News and Current Affairs
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Australian PM lambasts Musk for refusing to censor knife attack video

    Australian PM lambasts Musk for refusing to censor knife attack video Elon Musk’s social network X has been hit with an interim injunction by an Australian court to remove footage of a stabbing attack, prompting a furious response from the owner who accused the government of censorship. In a...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    No more social media for kids under 14 in Florida

    No more social media for kids under 14 in Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting minors under 14 from having social media accounts, following similar efforts in other states that have been challenged in court. The Florida law also requires parental permission for 14-...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Social media sites struggle to stop sharing of video showing US Air Force member setting himself on fire

    Social media sites struggle to stop sharing of video showing US Air Force member setting himself on fire The video recording of a US Air Force member who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington over the weekend has continued to spread on social media platforms despite...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Democrats and Republicans unhappy about Biden's TikTok account

    Democrats and Republicans unhappy about Biden's TikTok account The bipartisan leaders of a key House committee charged with curbing the influence of China’s ruling party expressed concern Monday at President Joe Biden’s campaign outreach over a Chinese-owned social media channel. “I have...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Joe Biden comes to TikTok

    Joe Biden comes to TikTok President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has launched a TikTok account in a bid to reach younger voters, a move that comes as the popular short-form video platform confronts concerns over its ties to China. The account was unveiled during the Super Bowl, one of...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Snap shedding 10% of its workforce

    Snap shedding 10% of its workforce Snap Inc. is reducing its workforce by roughly 10% worldwide, joining the chorus of technology companies that have announced fresh rounds of cuts since the start of the year. The cuts are being made to “best position our business to execute on our highest...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Snapchat+ has amassed 7 million users

    Snapchat+ has amassed 7 million users Snap Inc. said it now has 7 million subscribers for its Snapchat+ offering, which gives users early or exclusive access to features on its social media app, including artificial intelligence tools. That’s up from 5 million users in September for the...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Threads reaches 30 million users in 16 hours

    Threads reaches 30 million users in 16 hours More than 30 million users signed up for Meta Platforms Inc.’s new app Threads, designed as a direct rival to Twitter and the most serious threat yet to Elon Musk’s struggling social-media site. On Threads, people can post text and links and reply...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Twitter not too bothered about view limit impact on ads

    Twitter not too bothered about view limit impact on ads Twitter said its temporary cap on the number of tweets that accounts can see each day has had minimal impact on advertising in the social-media platform. Owner Elon Musk had said over the weekend that Twitter was imposing so-called rate...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Meta launching Threads on Thursday to take on Twitter

    Meta launching Threads on Thursday to take on Twitter Instagram’s highly anticipated Twitter rival is expected to launch Thursday, according to a listing on Apple Inc.’s App Store. The app, called Threads, will function similarly to Twitter, with text-based posts that can be liked, commented...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Twitter puts limit on number of posts users can view each day

    Twitter puts limit on number of posts users can view each day Twitter is imposing a temporary cap on the number of tweets that accounts can see each day, a move that has sparked backlash from some users. Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday that unverified users will be able to view as...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Elon Musk goes first full day without tweeting in 2023

    Elon Musk goes first full day without tweeting in 2023 Elon Musk, a prolific presence on Twitter and owner of the social media platform, didn’t send any tweets while he was in China for his first visit since the pandemic. Up till the early hours of May 30, Musk had tweeted every single day in...
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