The power of social media
Friday, November 07, 2025 | 30 Views |
However, far from reality, perceptions cannot be disregarded because they matter more. Social media can spread at supersonic speed both good and bad aspects of a school.
Nonetheless, social media platforms tend to give much more prominence to negative developments. Like the old journalism adage, “if it bleeds, it leads”. The publicity generated around negative energies has the potential to dim and dwarf whatever positive developments a school may be championing.
Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...