1. 1 Beyond Positive & Negative: The Reality of MXit Mania Ramon Thomas

2. 2 Media Reports Nude Teen Photos (May 2007)‏ Cocaine Parties (March 2007)‏ Abduction Case (Oct 2006)‏ Mark Foley!

3. 3 Mark Foley

4. 4 Technology Growth Internet 4 million Cellphone 32 million MXit 5 million

5. 5 MXit Growth 5 million users 13,000 users per day 250 million messages Naspers owns 30%

6. 6 What is MXit? Instant Messaging Chat Rooms Images/Mp3 Cost/Moola GPRS/3G (Mobile Internet)‏

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8. 8 Why is MXit popular? Cheap Expression Entertainment Interactive

9. 9 Pitfalls and Perils Addiction (Abuse)‏ Cyber-bullying / Cyber-harassment Social Skills (Communication)‏ Privacy / Scams / Fraud Predators / Chat Rooms

10. 10 Chat Rooms  Privacy  Scams and Fraud  Sexual Predators

11. 11 Advice For You Seek First to Understand Online Relationships Set Boundaries Beware Other Chat Programs: Mig33

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13. 13 Positive Developments www.iDrive.co.za Dr Math - Laurie Butgereit @ CSIR www.childline.org.za

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15. 15 Contact Details: Ramon Thomas MXIT Support 0861-00-6948 Tel 011 433-1034 / 082 940-7137 ramon@ramonthomas.com www.netucation.co.za