Thandi Smith
thandis.bsky.social
Thandi Smith
@thandis.bsky.social
Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa www.mma.org.za ll @mediamattersza
Media, media freedom, digital rights, internet governance and freedom of expression.
There have been too many roadblocks and unconstitutional processes hindering the success of migration. But for now, those who need it, still have access! 💪😄
March 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We have some fantastic, credible news media in South Africa. We have brilliant investigative journalists as well. News media are not without their challenges, and don’t always get it right, but to say there is no such thing as SA journalism is not accurate.
February 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
It’s a breath of fresh air, let’s hope it stays that way! I’m cautiously optimistic….
December 8, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Reading multiple books at the same time is a necessity! Different books for different moods 😅
November 24, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Which isn’t a bad thing at all! A more positive angle..
November 23, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Our online environment definitely mirrors our offline environment, I just think that our online environment is so very manipulated and fabricated, not only from corporate intent, but political too, and levels of digital literacy are no where close to where they should be..
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Good point, although one could argue the concept of “natural echo chambers” vs “manufactured echo chambers” - it changes the meaning when you look at intent. Just a thought :)
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM
It does seem far less chaotic at the moment… I suppose only time will tell! Curious about ownership and content moderation etc, but enjoying it so far!
November 18, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I’ve noticed that, the somewhat unofficial verification… I’m very interested in the concept of the decentralized server (trying to understand more, as a non-tech expert!)
November 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM