The threat of cyber-bullying in politics
Friday, April 04, 2025 | 110 Views |
While the internet has provided a platform for political networking, social interaction, and information sharing, it has also given rise to a serious and pervasive issue: cyberbullying.
Often associated with teenagers and young people, cyberbullying is increasingly affecting many people in political, social, and personal contexts. Unlike traditional bullying, which is confined to physical spaces, cyberbullying transcends geographical boundaries and infiltrates the personal lives of its victims through digital means, making it difficult to escape.
As the new Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government takes charge, it must act decisively to equip the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) with the tools, laws, and resources needed to combat graft. The time for half-measures is over. DCEC Director-General, Botlhale Makgekgenene’s, recent address to the Public Accounts Committee paints a stark picture. Over five years, leadership instability, chronic underfunding and weak...