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Social media influence how the way people think: Sewraj

Thousands of kilometers away from the combat in Gaza, world citizens are fighting their own war, on social media. Rather than rockets, bombs and shells, the weapons are words! We'll take a look at that in just a moment. But first, conflict analysts say influencing public opinion is a key factor in modern warfare, particularly one like the Gaza conflict. It has quickly become known as a "war of the hashtags". While both sides are highly polarised, they have two things in common. They use strong...

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The 18th Highway Africa Conference focuses on social media platforms

The 18th edition of Highway Africa Conference hosted by Rhodes University's School of Journalism in Grahamstown Eastern Cape is underway. And focus is falling on how social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are being used during elections contested in Africa. This as the impact of social media on setting global trends remains at the centre of discussions...http://owl.li/Be4SP

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Related topics : africa social media / social media platforms / universities using social media / social media trends

Nigeria uses social media to promote sports

In the age of Twitter and Facebook, many Nigerians are looking to develop football in the West African country by leveraging on social media to promote the sports and get more fans to fill up stadiums during league games. Football is popular in the country but the local football league is struggling to attract fans to the stadiums with many watching foreign league games.

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Related topics : sports fans and social media / social media promotion / sports and social media news / using social media

Zimbabweans using social media to take back the political space

In Zimbabwe, a pastor's social media rant posted soon after the country's recent 36th independence celebrations, has sparked a massive virtual movement in which Zimbabweans are using social media to take back the political space.

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Related topics : political social media / using social media / social media news

A wrap on social media activity for the week with Neo Motloung

Social media has led traditional media this week. From outrage to racist statements, more racist statemetns, to the heatwave and AGOA. We're looking back on the week that was with Neo Motloung from SABC digital.

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Social media trends with Siyabonga Africa

Well it's Friday, which means time to go through the trends on social media. Our Digital Media specialist, Siyabonga Africa, joins me today.

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HRC holds a 2 day national hearing on racism, social media

The Human Rights Commission is expanding efforts to tackle racism, abuse and harassment on social media. It's hosting a two-day national hearing on racism and social media. The commission's received several complaints following a spate of racial incidents on social media.

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Managing reputation a big risk facing companies: Deloitte

In a new report Deloitte says managing reputation is now the biggest strategic risk facing companies locally and abroad. It's also found that technology and social media are giving executives more sleepless nights. To discuss we're joined by the Director for Risk Advisory at Deloitte, Mark Victor.

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Related topics : reputational risk management / reputation management companies / social media management company

2016 SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS

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2016 felt like a very long year, as it draws to a close we take a look at some of the top trending topics on Social media. Some of the top trending topics include #FeesMustFall and #Rio2016.

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Social media trends: 7 to 11 November 2016

It's that time of the week where we take a look at what's been trending on social media.

In studio is Digital News Specialist, Siyabonga Africa.

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