#FirstThingsFirst - Should government officials be trained on how to handle digital communications?

The EFF’s Naledi Chirwa, who is no stranger to receiving backlash because of her surname, which has rich Malawian history, has criticised Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s remarks on the debate surrounding Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina's eligibility to compete for the title. This inspired an animated discussion around how government officials, including spokespeople, use digital communications. Moreover, a suggestion for President Cyril Ramaphosa to reign in public officials when it comes to such a matter was tabled. The team also asked, “do you think there should be a digital communication policy when it comes to social media for government officials?”