{"id":77810,"date":"2026-02-06T11:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepthatgoldshining.org\/jcp\/?p=77810"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:50:17","slug":"important-update-on-informal-communication-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepthatgoldshining.org\/jcp\/2026\/02\/06\/important-update-on-informal-communication-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Update on Informal Communication Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hi everyone \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d like to let you know about a change to our informal communication channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to recent changes in South Africa around <strong>Telegram\u2019s platform model<\/strong>, including the introduction of <strong>paid subscription requirements and increasing limitations on free access<\/strong>, we\u2019ve decided that Telegram is no longer a reliable or accessible option for all KTG students. We want to make sure that no learner is excluded from communication because of data costs, subscriptions, or platform restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, <strong>KTG will no longer be using Telegram as an informal communication platform<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently exploring alternative platforms that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free and accessible to all students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to use and privacy-driven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More reliable in the long term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll keep you updated as soon as a new informal platform is finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>For now \u2014 and for the rest of the year \u2014 all important and official communication will continue to be sent via email.<\/strong><br>Please make sure you are checking your email regularly, as this remains our <strong>formal and primary communication channel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your patience while we make this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm regards,<br><strong>The KTG Team<\/strong> \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone \ud83d\udc4b We\u2019d like to let you know about a change to our informal communication channels. 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