The communication gurus were commenting after the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the GNU would train Cabinet members on how to use social media platforms responsibly.
Ntshavheni stated that the initiative aimed at "training the officials is expected to start in the next few weeks".
The idea of training the leaders came after recent incidents whereby some GNU ministers, deputies and senior politicians went rampant on social media, airing their views on sensitive issues, without having had all the facts of the subjects or consulted with their colleagues.
Some of the leaders accused of misusing the platform include the ANC's Fikile Mbalula, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, DA leader Helen Zille and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie.
The experts welcomed the initiative but said it was not enough to slow down the officials from misusing social media.
この記事は The Citizen の August 20, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は The Citizen の August 20, 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
US blamed for expo row
Analysts warn exclusion could have dire consequences for SA down the line.
4900 visas for critical skills jobs
South Africa has a list of almost 150 jobs considered by the department of employment and labour (DEL) to be in short supply.
Nsfas to decentralise
Department welcomes move, plans to set up regional, satellite offices.
Lawsuits cost health billions
Investigations stop R3 billion in fraudulent claims, parliament hears.
City face Inter reunion
Manchester City are braced for their Champions League reunion with Inter Milan at the start of an expanded tournament that will be \"so tough\" for the 2023 winners.
League Cup no inconvenience
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted he still believed English football's League Cup remained a \"significant\" competition.
State of rates in Africa
Africa’s largest economies to make changes for first time in years.
RAF not about to 'implode'
»» Improvements not sustainable without legislative changes, says Letsoalo.
Can Superbalist grow?
Shein overtakes the SA retailer, while Bash is different kind of threat.
Crochet gets sex appeal
100% cotton yarn garments do not loose shape ina cold wash.