International Women’s Day: Mpumalanga women reminded to use social media wisely
MEC Busi Shiba urged women to use social media wisely and reminded them how they can benefit from this during the commemoration of International Women's Day.
The MEC for agriculture, rural development, land and environmental affairs, Busi Shiba, has called on women in the department and agriculture sector to use social media responsibly.
Shiba said social media can make or break an individual or a brand. This was her address during a departmental International Women’s Day commemoration on Thursday March 9.
This event was held virtually under the theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”.
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According to www.gov.za, International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men.
Shiba called on officials to take advantage of eLearning Programmes, advising them to register and study further to capacitate and improve on their qualifications while working.
“Yes we must move with times, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, which allows us to be together, apart. We live in a digital era, but let us be responsible especially in our interactions through social media. Let us also be proactive and make sure we do not fall victims of hacking,” Shiba said.
