On The Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to government communicators. As South Africa and the broader continent confront deepening fractures in public trust, the accelerating pace of AI disruption, and the need for better service delivery, how governments communicate has never been more consequential. This week, public sector communicators, policymakers, and tech experts gathered at the Johannesburg Business School for the fourth annual Social Media for Government Summit.  Held under the theme: Reimagining Citizen Engagement through Human and Artificial Intelligence,' the event took enter stage at a critical time for African democracies. To unpack the outcomes of this vital summit, we are joined on the ine by Lorato Tshenkeng, the Chief Executive Officer of Decode Communications and convener of the Social Media for Government Summit

 

<p>On The Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to government communicators. As South Africa and the broader continent confront deepening fractures in public trust, the accelerating pace of AI disruption, and the need for better service delivery, how governments communicate has never been more consequential. This week, public sector communicators, policymakers, and tech experts gathered at the Johannesburg Business School for the fourth annual Social Media for Government Summit. &nbsp;Held under the theme: Reimagining Citizen Engagement through Human and Artificial Intelligence,' the event took enter stage at a critical time for African democracies. To unpack the outcomes of this vital summit, we are joined on the ine by Lorato Tshenkeng, the Chief Executive Officer of Decode Communications and convener of the Social Media for Government Summit</p>
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