Monday, 5 October 2026

Personal branding can become performative when viral attention and monetisation dictate content, leaving people chasing fame, comparison and immediate income rather than building an authentic, lasting identity.

Confidence activator Mapula Khodi urged creators to assess their brand’s economic value, longevity and authenticity, warning that posts made for quick money can damage future professional opportunities.

Teachers often carry hunger, difficult home circumstances, learning barriers and emotional challenges alongside curriculum delivery, while working amid infrastructure problems, limited resources and large classes.

Education interventions should be designed with teachers, not imposed on them: ongoing practical and psychosocial support is needed, while technology must reduce administrative pressure rather than add another burden.

Ingenie’s Nonku Niyati said WhatsApp-based mathematics and literacy tools, assessment platforms and language technologies show promise, but access, teacher training and sustainable classroom use remain major challenges.