Nano-influencers are getting paid to stroke South Africa’s political egos

Daily Maverick

Social media influencers in South Africa are influencing online political discourse, with evidence of paid posts. Daily Maverick uncovered at least five political campaigns on X in April driven by paid individuals. Despite the DA and EFF’s court action being credited for scrapping the VAT hike, social media was flooded with posts thanking ActionSA.
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