Gauteng e-govt MEC’s e-mail, social media hacked

Google rolls out an Online Safety Curriculum Guideline, an interactive resource that allows Western Cape teachers and pupils to learn about online safety.

The UN warns that the amplification of inaccurate or harmful information and ideas on social media exacerbates some of the most pressing issues, like COVID-19.

Social media has provided opportunities to connect with audiences in a new way, reshaping the relationship between brands and consumers.

The social media platform lacked adequate cyber security protections and, at the time of the attack, did not have a chief information security officer, says a report.

African-focused social media platform Bebuzee is working on expanding its content offerings after garnering 16 million users across the continent.

Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams refutes media claims that she and members of her family have interfered in the procurement processes at the post office. 

New research finds online abuse leaves girls vulnerable to new forms of abuse, with 50% saying online harassment is more common than street harassment.

The minister's WhatsApp account has been hacked, resulting in private and confidential information being in the hands of a third-party.

The human element remains critical to resolving queries, with most locals preferring to communicate to a contact centre agent rather than a chatbot.

The social media network adds Facebook Shop to its mobile app, enabling users to shop for products advertised by businesses on the platform.

Companies have to create social media-savvy boards, set ground rules and offer training for responsible use of social platforms, says the Institute of Directors in SA.

As a part of this agreement, the video-sharing app will run on the Oracle Cloud and Oracle will become a minority investor in TikTok Global.