"Users can train algorithms. Do so. Do not allow suggestions to lead you down into the digital darkness."

"South Africa pays approximately $8,94 per GB. Comparatively, Colombia pays $12,36, India $0,88 and Indonesia $1,29. Kenya ranks as the cheapest in Africa at $2,19. Some countries pay more, while others pay less."

"Computers seem like a 'modern' invention that might have arrived in southern Africa later than elsewhere. However, a little bit of research quickly points out that computers have an earlier history than most people would imagine."

"Generation Z is said to be determined and self-reliant, knowing what they want and finding ways to achieve it – though this quality is sometimes seen as arrogance or entitlement by older generations."

"Whichever language you choose to learn, you’ll find similar teachers and programmes for all 12 languages. If learning from shows and movies is your choice instead, head to a streaming platform for local series, or download subtitles for movies from websites like OpenSubtitles.com."

"Libraries are still places where readers can borrow books instead of buying them; however, the modern difference is that it can happen digitally in an instant."

"An increasing number of people are leaving their X and migrating to alternative social media platforms where they feel more trust and respect. What does this mean for social media users, and how does this affect readers who get most of their news about the world from social media?"

"TikTok appears to be about dancing challenges and fun on the surface. However, scratch off the pretty paint and there’s a deeper rabbit hole that users might not want to explore as much as they initially thought."

"How large is the divide between cities? What all is being swept under the carpet while famous world cities are grabbing most of the attention?"

"AI does not yet seem to have the ability to flag possible inaccuracies. Humans using AI without checking the answers generated by it, may end up spreading more falsehoods, allowing AI to create even more false answers."

"It’s not made up just out of memes, but contains explorations of absurdism, surrealism, multiverses and simulation theory – the concept that we might be living entirely in a generated computer simulation. While Gen Alpha slang might seem simple, it’s a deep rabbit hole of in-jokes and philosophical ideas."

"Maskandi has been around since the 1920s and 1930s, arising during a time when southern Africa was just as affected by the Great Depression as the rest of the world."

"The dogs have taken me on many impromptu walks with their tails wagging. They have also shown me with incredible enthusiasm how to uncover rat nests and anthills."

"Political advertising leaves behind a fair amount of litter on the campaign trail. Posters and slogans are used to spread the logo, while political merchandise only truly indicates how much the party is willing to spend on showing off to its audience."

"Horror lends itself well to the rich mythologies and urban legends found in southern Africa. There’s just something different about horror movies that arrive on your stoep, and thrillers that make you feel like they could happen in your neighbourhood."