Captured state: South Africa’s response to Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma put us all through an emotional wringer last week and our country did not deserve it. ...
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Snapchat beats expectations with its IPO but big challenges lie ahead
After weeks of speculation, Snap Inc, the owner of messaging app Snapchat, has gone public. Its shares were initially priced ...
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How South Africans responded on social media to the 2017 budget speech
In February, Pravin Gordhan delivered his much-anticipated budget speech for the next fiscal year. Gordhan and his deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, ...
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Stormy narratives on social media: How Dineo reminds us that sexism is a problem
The name 'Dineo' was provided by Botswana, as a member of the SouthWest Indian Ocean region for the current (2016/2017) ...
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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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The evolution of South African politics (as seen through Twitter)
I've been researching South African politics on Twitter for several years now. As we start a new year, I thought it ...
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