Twitter’s reaction to the 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA)
The president's annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a highlight within the South African political calendar but for all ...
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What does Twitter say about the alleged ‘capture’ of the SABC?
In this post, I examine a dataset around the alleged “capture” of our state-run television broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting ...
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Coalition politics = brand management + service delivery
Political parties other than the ANC announced coalitions and partnerships on Wednesday, with the EFF staying true to its brand ...
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Social media could have helped parties avoid unpleasant election surprises
This was an election fought as much at the ballot box as through social media… and a result the ANC, ...
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Media bias: Who is really speaking for the ANC?
You’ve all seen the polls and their – widely varying – predictions for Wednesday’s cliffhanger municipal elections. But what are ...
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The apps, the sites, the conversation about local government elections
Justice Malala’s column this week must have resonated with many voters just days before South Africa goes to the polls ...
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