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BHEKISISA: Unmasking influencer marketing: how tobacco companies manipulate public perception in South Africa Twinfluencer

BHEKISISA: Unmasking influencer marketing: how tobacco companies manipulate public perception in South Africa

Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that’s been pushing back against parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He’s just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, but public health advocates and researchers warn…
bubmag
September 5, 2025
Outrage as Teacher Posts Videos in Revealing Outfits Inside School Twinfluencer

Outrage as Teacher Posts Videos in Revealing Outfits Inside School

TikTok influencer and teacher Ms. Williams, known as “Teacher Bae,” has stirred controversy for posting videos in tight and sheer outfits on school grounds. While critics called her behavior inappropriate and demanded investigations, she dismissed the backlash, insisting that parents have praised her teaching. A teacher and fashion influencer, Ms.…
bubmag
September 5, 2025
PODCAST | Simiao sentencing, SAHRC under fire, Influencers’ collab with Alabuga Start Twinfluencer

PODCAST | Simiao sentencing, SAHRC under fire, Influencers’ collab with Alabuga Start

This week’s edition of SL Cabinet takes listeners deep into some of the most pressing and emotional stories shaping SA today. From the harrowing sentencing of Phethe Simiao for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane, to the growing crisis within SAPS over political killings, the podcast unpacks…
bubmag
September 5, 2025
Suing US influencer could backfire for the Macrons as conspiracy theory grows in monstrosity Twinfluencer

Suing US influencer could backfire for the Macrons as conspiracy theory grows in monstrosity

For subscribers Letter From Paris Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens in the US for defamation over false claims that Brigitte Macron was "born a man". The Macrons' lawsuit marks a shift in French politics, historically tolerant of…
bubmag
September 4, 2025
GehGeh Advises Men on What to Look Out for When Picking a Girlfriend Between the Ages of 25–30 Twinfluencer

GehGeh Advises Men on What to Look Out for When Picking a Girlfriend Between the Ages of 25–30

Nigerian influencer GehGeh listed out red flags men should look out for before dating women between 25-30 The controversial act made up scenarios of where women carry issues of their past relationships to get into a new one He further pointed out the cons of dating baby mamas, igniting heated…
bubmag
September 4, 2025
“I Was Wrong” Twinfluencer

“I Was Wrong”

Uche Maduagwu, a controversial Nollywood actor, has sparked discussions on social media. He posted an emotional apology video on Instagram directed at influencer and actress May Edochie. Maduagwu expressed regret for his past harsh comments about May. Controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has once again become a topic of discussion…
bubmag
September 4, 2025
World’s First Millennial Saint Is Here: Carlo Acutis, 15, To Be Canonised This Week Twinfluencer

World’s First Millennial Saint Is Here: Carlo Acutis, 15, To Be Canonised This Week

Last Updated: September 04, 2025, 17:53 IST Carlo Acutis, British-born Italian teen known as God’s influencer, will become the first millennial Catholic saint at St. Peter’s Square, canonised by Pope Leo XIV. Italian teen set to be first millennial saint. (File Photo/Reuters) The world will soon get its first-ever Catholic…
bubmag
September 4, 2025