But over time, we have observed a growing trend where some people use social media to bully, intimidate or simply disrespect others. Well, social media is a fantastic tool, which, if used properly can do wonders for its users. The back and forth confrontation between local rapper Tshepiso “Kast” Molapisi and the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport, and Culture Development, Thapelo Olopeng, has kept the internet alive, with cheerleaders excitedly labelling the conversation ‘lit lit lit’, which has since become a popular phrase amongst social media users.
We do not in any way take sides between the two nor try to say one was wrong and the other is right; it is just a plea for individuals to use social media responsibly. Social media is a very important platform that enables interaction at different levels. The many positive uses of social media include entertainment, networking, debating, marketing, advertising, and educating, just to mention a few. When used positively, social media can promote productive use of time, and healthy conversation in which people share personal and professional activities with a wide variety of people, groups, and communities.
