Tanja Bosch
@radionerd76
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Media studies academic. Author of “Social media and identity in SA” (Routledge); editor of “Digital Citizenship in Africa” (Bloomsbury).
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined August 2011
Recent publication
#outnow @Hadeda and @radionerd76 discuss TikTok as a glocal activist tool by looking at how it was used by young people in South Africa to protest against racism:
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@FelAnthonio @phat_controller @IDS_UK @accessnow This book is new in the #DigitalAfrica series, edited by Tony Roberts (@phat_controller). The #OpenAccess series explores how digital #technologies have opened new spaces for both the exercise & repression of #democratic rights & freedoms in Africa. https://t.co/F73CRdxV1X 📚🔓
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How does #AI hype manifest in African news? 🤔Our latest study with @TrustMatsilele, @MsawenkosNdlovu , & @radionerd76 reveals how 700+ reports from 26 African countries emphasise tools & Western perspectives, often at the expense of ethical considerations https://t.co/RJaBPc4aYq
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In this new #OnlineFirst article, @radionerd76 argues that decolonisation in media studies must go beyond symbolic critique to focus on anti-capitalist praxis, citation politics, and epistemic refusal. https://t.co/svpK0WSFzQ
journals.sagepub.com
This paper argues that decolonisation in media and communication studies must be rooted in anti-capitalist praxis, not just symbolic critique. While the field i...
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@claumellado @SWaisbord89926 @i_abusharif @eborgesrey @nalobaidli @ZahraHankir @cpaschyn @allaguiIlhem Panel 3, Social Media Influencers and Self-Media, explores the transformative role of influencers and self-media in journalism. @omar_alghazzi, @radionerd76, and @fangkc examine how influencers, as opinion leaders, shape societal trends and consumer behavior in a conversation
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We are excited to kick off the 2025 Theory and Method Winter School at #IAS_NUQ! Focused on Arab and Southern Digitalities, this 3-day workshop features master classes by @rahul_mukh, @radionerd76, and @omar_alghazzi. Organized by #IAS_NUQ with support from @CarnegieCorp.
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What are online publications aimed at African audiences saying about AI, and more importantly, who speaks the loudest on this? Shared insights from a study with @trustmatsilele @MsawenkosNdlovu and @radionerd76 Check out this op-ed published by @UWConline
uwc.ac.za
Understanding Artificial Intelligence has never been more crucial than in the age of algorithms and robots. News media stands as a vital bridge to achieving thi
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Excited to present our research on AI's portrayal in African media at next week's #AIandLaw conference! Hoping to spark discussions on bias & implications for law, media, & AI regulation. @trustmatsilele @MsawenkosNdlovu @radionerd76 #Africa #AIbias
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Join me tomorrow at the CSSR to talk about digital citizenship and the book edited by myself and @phat_controller @UCT_news
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To mark World Press Freedom Day today, African Journalism Studies has partnered @TandF_Africa to make open access for 2 months a selection of 14 articles published by AJS which interrogate press freedom in Africa, either empirically/theoretically. Pls share widely. Happy WPF Day!
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We will be making an exciting announcement today in Accra at #DRIF24 about a new book project with @gbengasesan and we will post a call for expressions of interest from African researchers on the @ADRNorg website in the coming days. https://t.co/wRLkX6n7Jp
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We have finished the transcript of our 3rd book "Digital Surveillance in Africa: power, agency & rights" and we're busy drafting two others books: "Internet Shutdowns in Africa" with @FelAnthonio from #KeepItOn @accessnow & "Feminist Digital Citizenship in Africa" w/@radionerd76
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Our second @ADRNorg book "Digital Disinformation in Africa: hashtag politics, power, and propaganda" will be published on April 18th and can be pre-ordered now from the publisher using this link: https://t.co/So56L09e1J
#disinformation #digitalrights
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When the US attempts to ban foreign social media platforms, national security is the leading narrative, when it's Africa, they use terms like digital authoritarianism. Can we all admit that the US potential ban of TikTok is a major characterisation of digital authoritarianism?
TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'
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If you are at #DRIF in Accra join us tomorrow at 14:00 for the official launch of "Digital Disinformation in Africa: hashtag politics, power and propaganda" or download a free copy here 👇👇
I brought one or two copies of the new @ADRNorg book to Accra for Tuesday's official launch at #DRIF24. And @gbengasesan and I will be making an exciting announcement about a future #DigitalRights project we are hatching ...
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To mark Int'l Women's Day today, AJS presents a special curation of research insights into media representation of women and gender issues. These 9 papers cut across protest movements, femininity in newsrooms, fake news, digital feminism, gender divide etc https://t.co/2qR36DFZGx
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On this International Women's Day, AJS Editor, Prof Tanja Bosch @radionerd76 is giving this critical keynote on Digital Feminist Citizenship & Activism. Register with the link below and see you at 4 pm SAST today.
This International Women's Day, join Tanja Bosch (@radionerd76) as she explores the significance of digital feminist activism & its impact around the world, and highlights the power of digital platforms to propel societal change. Register here: https://t.co/jPmThzy9sD
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This International Women's Day, join Tanja Bosch (@radionerd76) as she explores the significance of digital feminist activism & its impact around the world, and highlights the power of digital platforms to propel societal change. Register here: https://t.co/jPmThzy9sD
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Conformist Digital Citizenship = online etiquette + functional skills Reformist Digital Citizenship = changing digital norms + laws Transformist Digital Citizenship = claiming digital rights + shifting power in favour of digital justice @radionerd76 @ADRNorg
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AJS is happy to announce that Prof Tanja Bosch @radionerd76 has taken over as Editor since Jan 2024. She took on the role from her previous role as Associate editor. We are proud to welcome Prof Bosch and thank the former editor Prof Chuma @Wallace_Chuma for his service to AJS.
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