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Daily Digest | Why is everyone's social media profile picture purple?

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Over the weekend, the wave of purple became more apparent with users across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X changing their profile pictures and displays to purple following a rallying call by the non-profit organisation (NGO) Women for Change (WFC) to create a nationwide shutdown. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise are joined by Social Media Expert, Lerato Ntwampe to dissect the effectiveness of social media activism and how far it goes in making a difference in real life.

11 Nov 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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