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The Ethical Imperative of Social Media in a Digital Age

by Lerato Mokena
December 1, 2025

In today’s digital world, sharing on social media comes with big responsibilities. It’s important to respect people’s privacy, especially children, and to think about how posts might affect others. A recent incident at a school showed just how fast rumors can spread, causing worry and panic. While social media can connect people and promote good causes, like sharing sports gear with kids in need, we must be careful about what we share. By being thoughtful and respectful, we can make social media a better place for everyone.

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Truth, Spectacle, and Scandal: The Real-Life Saga of Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana

by Hannah Kriel
August 27, 2025

Thabo Bester, a dangerous criminal, and Nandipha Magudumana, once a respected doctor, shocked South Africa with a wild story of prison escape, love, and crime. Their secret connection turned into a public frenzy, captured in gripping documentaries that blend real facts with dramatic storytelling. As courts battle over privacy and truth, the nation watches closely, caught between wanting to know the whole story and respecting personal rights. Their story is like a reallife thriller that asks big questions about justice, media, and who controls the truth.

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The Unsettling Incident: Social Media Ethics, Public Figures, and Responsibility

by Tumi Makgale
February 15, 2024

A disturbing incident involving sexual assault and murder threats from Martin Jacobson towards a woman on social media has sparked discussions around social media ethics and the responsibility of public figures. The incident highlights the need for prompt and decisive action against online hate speech and emphasizes the role public figures play in governing discourse on their platforms. Public figures have a moral duty to explicitly condemn such behavior as it sets the standard for their followers and ensures the maintenance of dignity and respect associated with their positions.

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