Happy World Social Media Day! We’re ready! 2025 #SocialMediaSummit4Gov 💃🏽

We are here, where digital power meets public service. Will today be talk or transformation? Let’s find out. #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

The 3rd #SocialMediaSummit4Gov is now in session proudly brought to you by University of Johannesburg’s UJ's Centre 4 Data & Digital Comms and Decode.

Welcoming us: Prof Tankiso Moloi (Tankiso Moloi), Executive Dean, College of Business & Economics University of Johannesburg The Power Shift is real: will government keep speaking at us — or start listening to us? Citizens and UGC are leading now, what is their move? #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

🗣️ “Go where your audience is — and get your content right for each platform,” says Lance Witten, Editor-in-Chief at IOL News, during a fireside chat with SABC journalist Bongiwe Zwane. #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

Keynote Address: Prof Eldrid Jordaan , Professor of Practice at Johannesburg Business School (JBS), Founder and former CEO govchat.org brings it home: “Technology, trust, and transformation must work together if we’re serious about bridging the digital divide in citizen engagement.” #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

Day 1 Breakaway — Social Listening (hosted by You Know ) This session unpacked how government can move beyond just monitoring conversations to acting on what citizens say, while also showing how social listening can make data gathering and monitoring easier and more

Day 1 Breakaway — Zero-Budget Strategies (hosted by Special Investigating Unit (SIU)) This session asked how government communicators can deliver impact when budgets are tight. Which no-cost or low-cost tactics genuinely help citizens engage and stay informed? Have you seen effective examples — like ward

Day 1 Breakaway — Misinformation & Disinformation (hosted by Campaign On Digital Ethics ) This session explored how governments can counter false information without undermining freedom of expression or satire, both vital in a democracy. What practical steps can the government take to

Day 1 Breakaway — Civic Tech (hosted by Futurelect ) This session focused on how digital tools can make it easier for citizens to connect with the government and be heard. What civic tech solutions today show promise for meaningful engagement, not just fancy apps, but tools

Another Day 1 highlight from Prof Eldrid Jordaan (Johannesburg Business School (JBS) | govchat.org Founder): Government must build its own tech platforms to engage citizens — not depend on private platforms that blur service and profit. 👉 IOL News Read more iol.co.za/news/south-afr… #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

This month marks my 3 years' anniversary since I have been appointed as an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg. It has been an incredible journey, filled with so many opportunities for growth and learning. To many more years filled with endless possibilities. 😊❤️🧡🥂🎉🎊

Yesterday at #SocialMediaSummit4Gov (Day 1), Lorato Tshenkeng urged gov to help citizens spot fake news + fight cyberbullying, while Nkululeko Mthembu called for tech that’s humanised + rooted in local culture. 👉 Read more via SABC News sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gover…

New Books: Borrow In Libby 🔍 Is tech really neutral? Ruha Benjamin explores how racism hides in the code in Race After Technology. 📖 Borrow now on UJ OverDrive: uj.overdrive.com/media/4372806 #ujlibrary #ujalltheway #uj20thanniversary #UJReads

#ProudUJAlumni: Celebrating 20 years of academic excellence with Kwandiwe Sobuwa, former Miss UJ APK 2023, and a shining example of UJ pride. 🧡

Day 2 of the #SocialMediaSummit4Gov at Johannesburg Business School, where government and public sector communication leaders are unpacking the impact of social media on citizen engagement.

Day 2 of #SocialMediaSummit4Gov is officially underway! Today, we explore the Power Shift with voices shaping the future of trust, tech, and citizen engagement: Mandlakhe J. Radebe 🇿🇦 功率 Kam Thabile Mkhatshwa Ursula Mariani Mongezi Mtati Technology enthusiast Anwar Jappie Cleopatra Mosana Albi Modise

The new director for UJ's Centre 4 Data & Digital Comms Dr Sifiso Zondo saying few words as we begin day 2 of #SocialMediaSummit4Gov

Prof Jordaan was great… 👏🏿👏🏿

The AI in Public Sector Communication panel at #SocialMediaSummit4Gov asks the hard questions: Can AI build trust, or will it deepen divides? A very good discussion indeed. Many questions and curiosities addressed. Moderated by Mandlakhe J. Radebe 🇿🇦 功率 with @aslam_levy Western Cape Gov, Dr