Do followers on social media matter?
"Click here for an instant 1 000 followers on Instagram". Have you ever seen this posted on social media? Whether it's Facebook, Twitterm, or...
‘Online influencer’ what’s that?
Sometimes in the line of work that I do, I often meet very interesting people with very interesting career paths. Of late I am...
The Hypocrisy Of The Modern African
There is no story as complex, harrowing or puzzling as the story of Africa. Thought to be the continent where humanity originated as well...
I Never Expected It
Vines - short, sometimes looped videos of 10 seconds or less in length - are all the rage in the world of social media...
Lemonade: Beyoncé is at it again
Five days ago, Beyoncé and HBO launched a trailer for an hour-long premiere. With not much descriptive context, many fans and critics have been...
Is social media wrecking your communication skills?
Social media has the power to connect, inform, educate, and empower. Yet, on the other hand, as most of us know, it can also...
Why awkwardness is essential
On Wednesday I played my part and voted in South Africa's local elections. While standing in line (which was taking longer than usual) I...
When art meets purpose
I'm sure many of us have been to concert or stadium events before. Maybe you found some of them inspiring – or maybe you left in...
Living In The Era Of Fake News And What We Can Do
"If you don't listen to or read the news you'll be uninformed. If you read or listen to the news you'll be misinformed."
I heard...
Image Of Drowned Syrian Boy Echoes Around The World
A few days ago, the whole world was left horror-struck when pictures of a young Syrian boy who drowned as his family embarked on...