social media | Bona Magazine

HEALTH & WELLNESS

How screen time is affecting young people’s mental health

Screen time is the amount of time a person spends staring at a screen on a gadget, such as a television, smartphone, computer, or gaming console. Numerous studies, including long-term ones, have been conducted on the relationship between screen usage and mental health. There has particularly been a lot of focus on the effects on […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Linda Sibiya entangled in identity theft case

DJ Linda Sibiya, a renowned radio personality in South Africa, recently fell victim to identity theft when scammers used his name to sell iPhones and cars on Facebook. The scammers created fake profiles using Linda’s name and photos and claimed to be selling the items at a discounted rate.‏ Linda took to social media to […]

LIFESTYLE

Benefits of a social media break

Many of us are so mixed up with our social media accounts that it’s difficult to remember what we did before the feed. Social media has taken over our lives to a point where it has become toxic. Excessive use of social media has been linked to increased depression, anxiety, lack of sleep, and other negative […]

PARENTING

Is posting your children on social media an invasion of their privacy?

Many parents share stories, pictures, and videos of their children on social media because they are proud of their families and because they want to keep in touch with their friends and relatives. Due to the difficulties of parenting, social media is also helpful for seeking assistance and feeling less alone. The question is, how […]