Michael Owen

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Mobilising Role Of Social Media Under #FeesMustFall Banner

We live in a high-speed, interconnected society. What we say online in South Africa can be seen and read almost instantaneously in Australia. This is the power of social media and the internet. The technological improvements over the recent years have impacted the way protest movements have been run. So much so that one could argue that social media dictated to the masses as to what was the plan of action. We therefore take a closer look at how #FeesMustFall mobilised the masses through the use of social media. There are always pros and cons to something, but in this instance, under the perspective of mobilisation, the pros outweighed the cons dramatically.

Mobilising Role Of Social Media Under #FeesMustFall Banner
Radio

Make a difference in your community: Radio & Music coming together

Like a primary school student, nervous as hell before having to stand up in front of the class, I make my way onto the mini-amphitheater stage for my first outside radio broadcast. The butterflies were flying in many formations – none that seemed to calm the nerves, though. But the time had come; the teacher had called my name and now I had to come out from hiding behind my desk and entertain the class with that which I had prepared.

Make a difference in your community: Radio & Music coming together