Death of baby in China incites anger on social media over ‘zero Covid’ rules

The death of a four-month-old baby in central China has stoked public anger on social media as frustrations mount over Beijing’s stringent “dynamic zero Covid” policy, which has confined millions to their homes and sparked angry protests. The girl died after suffering vomiting and diarrhoea while in quarantine at a hotel in the city of … Read more

Crying makeup: The latest beauty trend taking over social media | The Citizen

After promoting the concept of “sadfishing,” which involves sharing one’s sadness on social networks, Gen Z is continuing in the same vein with “crying makeup,” the most out-there makeup trend of the moment. The idea is to craft a melancholic, sad, even totally depressed beauty look, to make you look as unhappy as possible. Here, … Read more

Novus introduces TikTok social media monitoring | The Citizen

Local media monitoring company Novus has announced that it has included TikTok as part of its social media monitoring. The short-form video hosting service has over one billion active monthly global users and more than 6.4 million South Africans embracing the platform. Go-to-platform Joe Hamman, founder and director of Novus Group said TikTok has become … Read more

Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it both?

 In true form, for OCD lovers like myself, I posed more questions than answers in the title.  That was intentional, to be funny, eye-catching, and thought-provoking.  Hopefully, I pulled off at least two of those.  These questions are often asked by clinicians, and sufferers alike.  How do I know if this is OCD or if … Read more

Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?

 In true form, for OCD lovers like myself, I posed more questions than answers in the title.  That was intentional, to be funny, eye-catching, and thought-provoking.  Hopefully, I pulled off at least two of those.  These questions are often asked by clinicians, and sufferers alike.  How do I know if this is OCD or if … Read more

Social grants offer cash, but they aren’t a magic bullet | The Citizen

Over the last three decades, there has been a proliferation of social protection programmes across the global south in what some have dubbed a development revolution. International development agencies across the ideological spectrum have embraced social protection as an effective and efficient instrument to reduce poverty and inequality. The advent of digital technologies has further strengthened support for … Read more

How Social Media and Fitness Enthusiast DieTim Is Changing Both Industries – Now Entertainment Magazine

Over the years, YouTube has shown to have incredible potential by allowing content creators a platform where they can upload almost anything and contribute to society. Some of the most popular content on Youtube tends to be in the educational or entertainment categories, and the latter is where content creator and influencer DieTim comes in.  … Read more