WARNING: This Trend Report contains Game of Thrones spoilers! It also contains some other cool stuff though, like who wore what to the MET Gala, a summary of Matthew Theunissen's Facebook post, a shout out to AKA, and a some rap lyrics. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) … [Read more...] about Trend Report: More GOT, all those dresses, and RIP Afeni Shakur
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Trend report: Fikile causes controversy, Beyoncé drops an album and Game of Thrones begins
As the long weekend awaits us all, we finish off this week with a look at the craziest trends online. This week saw Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula make a shocking announcement, the much awaited sixth season of Game of Thrones, the release of Beyonce’s latest album and the opening of the Mall of Africa. Brace yourselves, it’s about to get crazy. Read more on: Media … [Read more...] about Trend report: Fikile causes controversy, Beyoncé drops an album and Game of Thrones begins
Trend Report: When doves cry, whitewashed arms deals, Starbucks SA and Rhodes University
Thank goodness it’s Friday. This week has been one hot mess. We heard of the sad news of music icon Prince’s death, the reportedly whitewashed arms deal commission, Starbucks opening their first store in South Africa, and protests on rape culture at Rhodes University. That's just some of what happened this week. Let’s get into it. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own … [Read more...] about Trend Report: When doves cry, whitewashed arms deals, Starbucks SA and Rhodes University
Trend Report: A Zumaless internet, a lion on the loose, and a new Springbok coach
We’d never describe South Africa as a boring place, and this week was no exception. Jacob Zuma, as usual, flooded our headlines, the wildest of wild animals was meandering the inner city, and Zapiro caused controversy yet again with one of his cartoons. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press … [Read more...] about Trend Report: A Zumaless internet, a lion on the loose, and a new Springbok coach
Trend Report: Zuma stays, Guptas suffer and Ernie Els plays putt putt
Social media seems to have become very serious. Either that, or we haven’t been looking in the right places. Recently, politics and the fate of South Africa have been two prominent topics across social media. Fortunately, this week, we were able to find a little fun, albeit at the expense of someone else. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or … [Read more...] about Trend Report: Zuma stays, Guptas suffer and Ernie Els plays putt putt