Zimbabweans must pay R900 to run WhatsApp groups. Would that work here?

Jane Dutton (in for Relebogile Mabotja) asks 702 listeners if they feel WhatsApp groups should be monitored.

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Millions of people in South Africa use WhatsApp.

Many have group chats where they can easily speak to their friends, family, or community.

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In Zimbabwe, WhatsApp group admins have to register and get licenses before administrating their WhatsApp groups.

The license costs $50 (about R900).

One 702 listener feels legislating WhatsApp groups is not feasible and will affect access to information.

He suggests regulations that outline what is allowed.

“Let us find better ways so that people have freedom to communicate without digging in their pockets.”

– 702 listener

Another listener, an admin of a Facebook group, shared how they were held legally liable for someone else’s inappropriate post.

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