Table of Contents :

Democracy and Web-Based Social Networking in the Southern African Region: The Case of Twitter
Lungisani Moyo & Oluyinka. O. Osunkunle 5

Youth Experiences with News Media Consumption: The Pursuit for Newsworthy Information in the Digital Age
Fulufhelo Oscar Makananise 29


Exploring Vrede Community Views on Government Communications on COVID-19
Udoh James Akpan, Sazelo Michael Mkhize & Hosea Olayiwola Patrick 51


Locally Produced Television Programmes Designed for Social Cohesion in a Democratic South Africa
Mbuyiselo Bonani Mlaba, Gedala Mulliah Naidoo & Marathane Reggy Metso 71


Benefits of embracing the fourth industrial revolution in the South African opera theatre industry
Sakhiseni Joseph Yende & Mhlabuhlangene Buthelezi 91

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