M&G Thought Leader

The banning of Twitter in Nigeria could be detrimental to the country’s queer community. When targeted people fear for their safety and lives, the social media platform has been a reliable tool to draw attention to the terrifying reality they face. thoughtleader.co.za/what-the-banni…

Former offenders in South Africa should be appointed as prison wardens. International experience has shown former model offenders to be high-performing and effective if they are employed in prison. thoughtleader.co.za/former-offende…

Watch out! There’s a platform business coming for you. Local businesses cannot afford to be naive when giants like Amazon could have them for lunch. thoughtleader.co.za/watch-out-ther…

Zuma is not ageing out of crime: what is his game? The former president of South Africa's relentless attack on the judiciary had a setback when the constitutional court sentenced him to 15 months for contempt. But will this achieve its purpose? thoughtleader.co.za/ubabas-not-age…

Homophobia steals and kills. It is inhumane and unAfrican. People must interrogate themselves and their reasons for being cruel to the gay community thoughtleader.co.za/homophobia-ste…

The fight for gender justice ought to be intersectional and globally co-ordinated. Working together, informed by an inclusive spirit, will help activists to better combat gender-based violence and achieve equality for all. bit.ly/3zr7IsS

Social media is a valuable tool for improving health awareness in Africa. The combination of flexible targetability, low cost and direct communication make for an effective way to improve education and address individual needs. bit.ly/3cJ7tQj

Punctured by a pothole: Charmain Naidoo was sailing along thinking about cow burps and methane and a friend’s lunch when – bam – the sound of rubber hitting the road. bit.ly/3zxOBNV

Creatives can shake up bureaucratic thinking, but they are often afraid of formalising their businesses. Likewise the government and corporates need to understand the complexity of the creative economy — and its immense potential. bit.ly/3gy5sIZ

Has the public schooling model outlived its usefulness? Is it sorting out society’s problems? Education predates the public schooling system, but over the past 200 years not much has changed, from its long hours to its stringent operations. bit.ly/2TBYuJW

The world is on the cusp of change. The pandemic was predicted in the 1990s and history tells us our current era of crisis will lead to a new civic order. Are you ready for the journey? bit.ly/2TJ8vVW

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We are looking for the next President of South Africa in 2031 in partnership with @mailandguardian ‼️ Could it be YOU⁉️ Send us your video submissions. All young people can apply. 🇿🇦 [Due Date]: 1st of June 2021 #TheNextPresidentIn2031

Katlego Maboe is the latest addition to the newest ‘untouchables’. He's on the list of celebrities who have gone from hero to zero in an instant – but how long should their banishment last? Click to read more. bit.ly/3bOaQF7

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.@suntoshpillay on the 5 As – a checklist to step up for mental health owl.li/vs3D3051HWS

Scrap NSFAS and create a Student Bank to fund free education owl.li/zTTT304SpoE @melomagolego

On kilts and multiracial traditions: The things we do in the name of transformation owl.li/BDxl3046ziI

The various commodifications of the black body with which we continue to live since its emergence as tradeable good owl.li/TfDR3046zfd