Calls for a social media boycott as data prices rise
Singer Ntsiki Mazwai has called for a 24 hour social media boycott on Wednesday, 21 June.
POLOKWANE – The campaign, in protest against the high cost of data is being led by singer, performer and artist Ntsiki Mazwai.
As reported on 702’s website, the social media black out campaign calls for people to avoid using social media networks tomorrow, 21 June.
Mazwai says the high cost of data in South Africa has a negative impact on society, saying the high cost of data affects mostly the people on the ground.
“Its almost a violation of human rights,” she said.
Wether data prices affect you or not….you SHOULD join the movement for people who are affected….pls don't have a dirty heart bathong?
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) June 20, 2017
This war is no different to June 16…..our right to information is being violated . pic.twitter.com/Nzc9hg5lMf
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) June 20, 2017
Our motto is PATIENCE AND STRATEGY #SocialMediaBlackout #DataMustFall #PatienceNStrategy
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) June 20, 2017
Mazwai explained that the price of data strips the poor of the their rights to information and jobs and says network providers are yet to heed the call to drop the prices.
Mazwai adds that a boycott will have the desired impact.
Tell us, do you think a boycott will help the price of data fall? Will you be taking part?
