Both Twitter and TikTok amplified xenophobic narratives in South Africa on September 17, 2026.

The entities involved

• Twitter →

  defunct American social media company

  • Law offices based in Los Angeles announce a lawsuit and use Twitter for updates.Sun 20:47
  • In 2011, Google provided communication tools in Egypt, helping Egyptians use Twitter during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak.Sat 01:18
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13

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• Donald Trump discussed platform influence and foreign concerns regarding TikTok, claiming it was the top account on the platform.Jul 6
• Allegations involving TikTok and Texas Roadhouse spread via social media platforms.Aug 25
• Newsom voiced support for age restrictions on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, following recent bans in Australia.Jul 6
• A show's plot, which started locally, is shifting from its North Carolina setting to an international conflict involving Azerbaijan, utilizing TikTok.Sat 02:28