Business Day | Making online spaces healthier for young people

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On this episode of Business Day Spotligh you'll hear a conversation about ways in which young people, teens and preteens, can better navigate life in a digital world is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dean McCoubrey, the Founder of MySociaLife.

Topics of discussion include: history of MySociaLife; business model; plans for growth; and in depth analysis of issues affecting young people in online spaces.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production. Producer is Demi Buzo.

13 Nov English South Africa Kids & Family · How To

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