Citizen Journalism
A new documentary titled '#WhileBlack,' directed by Jennifer Holness and Sidney Fussell, explores citizen journalism amid stories of police violence against Black individuals. The film focuses on key figures like Darnella Frazier and Diamond Reynolds but draws criticism for its scattered structure. Reviewed at SXSW, it runs 84 minutes and avoids showing graphic footage ethically.
Iniulat ng AI
Keyuren Maharaj, a final-year mechanical engineering student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, has developed the CityMenderSA app to track infrastructure issues across South Africa. The tool allows residents to log problems like potholes and water leaks using their phones, providing a national map of service delivery failures and fixes. Since its launch seven months ago, it has recorded 2,700 faults nationwide.