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Khaya Sithole: Trump’s mantra of ‘fake news’ harmed media

Opinion Khaya Sithole - 27 Nov 2020

Viewers and readers need to trust that news outlets are accurate, balanced, fair and impartial

Protecting South Africa in the digital information and entertainment age

Opinion Lynette Kamineth, Laurie Less & Pandelis Gregoriou - 26 Aug 2020

The Films and Publications Amendment Act aims to protect citizens, but new technology requires that the regulations and guidelines are updated

Lies, damn lies and WhatsApp: Why it pays to listen to political rumours in Zim

Africa Nicole Beardsworth & Nic Cheeseman - 12 Aug 2020

The rumour mill can shape politics — and reveal uncomfortable truths

Is WhatsApp shaping democracy in Africa?

Africa Nic Cheeseman, Jonathan Fisher, Idayat Hassan & Jamie Hitchen - 21 Jul 2020

A study shows that the social messaging platform is both emancipatory and destructive, particularly during election campaigns

Rethinking communication and innovation in the time of Covid-19

Coronavirus Ylva Rodny-Gumede - 4 Jul 2020

Physical distancing rules do not have to mean that we work in isolation; on the contrary, the need for communication has never been greater

‘Fake news’ fears as Covid-19 highlights the dangers of misinformation

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 16 Jun 2020

Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low

Meet the ‘Corona Guy’ fighting Covid-19 disinformation in Kenya’s refugee camp

Africa Ismail Einashe - 14 Jun 2020

One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents

For whom the Bell tolls

Opinion Adrian Joseph - 29 May 2020

The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume

Youth mythbusters needed to curb the viral threat to public health communications

Coronavirus Ramneek Ahluwalia - 23 May 2020

Because most fake news is spread on social media where young people feel comfortable, the government should ask for their help

How coronavirus is affecting Kenya’s hearing impaired citizens

Africa Njeri Kimani - 5 May 2020

A deaf man in Kenya spread the message of Covid-19 when he realised a million hearing impaired people were left out of the conversation

Journalism also facing a pandemic

Article Editorial - 29 Apr 2020

"When the threats are not physical, they are economic. The pandemic has already had a devastating impact on the media landscape as advertising revenues have plunged."

Southern Africa has cracked down on fake news, but may have gone too far

Analysis Timothy Fish Hodgson, Khanyo Farise & Justice Mavedzenge - 5 Apr 2020

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Eswatini, South Africa and Zimbabwe have implemented new rules on disinformation. But these may have unintended consequences

New digital regulations mean the state can track you — no questions asked

Article Avani Singh & Michael Power - 31 Mar 2020

The provisions have been introduced to contain the spread of Covid-19, but some may infringe on certain constitutional rights

Constitutional rights during disaster

Article Franny Rabkin - 19 Mar 2020

New regulations have a far-reaching impact on people’s rights, but they are finely balanced against people’s Constitutional rights

The hidden costs of social media use in elections: A Ghana case study

Africa Elena Gadjanova & Ghadafi Saibu - 4 Dec 2019

Efforts to mitigate the double edged nature of social media in politics must take into account local information environments

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This is how the SIU catches crooks

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National

FNB dragged into bribery claims

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Health

Tighter Covid restrictions for N. Mandela Bay — other hotspots may follow

Sarah Smit & Mg Data Desk - 3 Dec 2020

With the number of cases spiralling out of control in hotspots in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, longer curfews and restrictions on alcohol sales are being implemented

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Special Reports

Touching lives through innovation

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Special Reports

Festive Reading

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Special Reports

Centre for Women & Gender Studies

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Special Reports

Greening the Future

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Special Reports

Failing to learn the lessons? The impact of Covid-19 on a Broken and Unequal Education System

special reports - 30 Nov 2020

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Special Reports

National Science and Technology Forum

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

It's an independent SETI platform, an essential element of an active democracy and an important part of the collaboration process needed in SETI

Special Reports

Milestones over the NSTF’s 25-year history

special reports - 27 Nov 2020

The organisation celebrates its Silver Jubilee as an established player in the NSI and as promoter and influencer of SET and innovation in South Africa

Special Reports

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special reports - 27 Nov 2020

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