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WhatsApp offers tips to spot fake news after India murders
Article
/ 10 July 2018

WhatsApp offers tips to spot fake news after India murders

The Facebook-owned messaging service has been under immense pressure to curb the spread of misinformation in India

By Staff Reporter
Zille launches court battle against public protector
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Zille launches court battle against public protector

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has launched her court bid to take public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report on judicial review

By Raeesa Pather
Elon Musk in copyright challenge over a farting unicorn
Article
/ 5 July 2018

Elon Musk in copyright challenge over a farting unicorn

The techpreneur is accused of stealing a drawing of a farting unicorn and not crediting or paying the artist

By Julian Yeates
Tech companies are successfully disrupting terrorist social media activity
Article
/ 28 June 2018

Tech companies are successfully disrupting terrorist social media activity

Companies, such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft are working together to take down terrorist propaganda

By Staff Reporter
DA charges George mayor of plotting to put ANC in power
Article
/ 19 June 2018

DA charges George mayor of plotting to put ANC in power

​The DA’s federal legal commission has served a charge sheet on George mayor Melvin Naik, accusing him of garnering support for the ANC

By Raeesa Pather
The case against Mkhwebane
Article
/ 13 June 2018

The case against Mkhwebane

The DA is due to present its case on why the public protector should be removed from office and the strikes against her are not working in her favour

By Luke Feltham and Mashadi Kekana
Uganda to initiate social media tax
Africa
/ 4 June 2018

Uganda to initiate social media tax

​Uganda’s Parliament voted to implement a new social media tax, limiting access to apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter

By Staff Reporter
How Sierra Leone polices social media
Africa
/ 28 May 2018

How Sierra Leone polices social media

Authorities keep close tabs on Twitter, Facebook and Whatsapp

By Jamie Hitchen
Black? A woman? Read why you’re more likely to be a victim of online trolls
Article
/ 11 April 2018

Black? A woman? Read why you’re more likely to be a victim of online trolls

Are social media algorithms designed to prey the mental health of women and people of colour?

By Bhekisisa Team
‘Some of us have decided to leave her be’ – DA members on ‘powerful’ Zille
Article
/ 23 March 2018

‘Some of us have decided to leave her be’ – DA members on ‘powerful’ Zille

Helen Zille remains loved in the DA and she often does whatever she wants, insiders said on Thursday.

By Tshidi Madia and Amanda Khoza News24
Zille strikes again with Life Esidimeni tweet
Article
/ 21 March 2018

Zille strikes again with Life Esidimeni tweet

Section 27, which represented 63 families, described Zille’s comments as regrettable, saying her question was answered at length through testimonies

By Jan Bornman
Flakka in SA is fake news – Hawks
Article
/ 8 December 2017

Flakka in SA is fake news – Hawks

The unit says it has found no signs of the psychosis-inducing drug but others insist it is in the country

By Govan Whittles
#MeToo is about changing behaviour
Article
/ 1 December 2017

#MeToo is about changing behaviour

Besides creating a platform for victims of sexual predation, the goal is to alter social interaction

By Staff Reporter
Two big problems with American voting that have nothing to do with Russian hacking
Article
/ 8 November 2017

Two big problems with American voting that have nothing to do with Russian hacking

Over the past year, the public discussion on election security and integrity has focused on concerns about foreign meddling in U.S. elections.

By Staff Reporter
‘Spanking judgement sets a dangerous precedent’
Article
/ 23 October 2017

‘Spanking judgement sets a dangerous precedent’

Freedom of Religion SA on Monday said a high court ruling which ordered parents to no longer spank their children would set a dangerous precedent.

By Amanda Khoza News24
Thousands respond ‘me too’ to actress’s Twitter prompt on sexual abuse
Article
/ 16 October 2017

Thousands respond ‘me too’ to actress’s Twitter prompt on sexual abuse

​Actress Alyssa Milano has sparked a massive outpouring with a simple Twitter request that women respond "me too" if they’ve been sexually assaulted

By Staff Reporter
University of Nairobi closes after violent clashes
Africa
/ 4 October 2017

University of Nairobi closes after violent clashes

Student protests draw anti-riot police, disturbing normal functioning in one of the country’s oldest institutions

By Staff Reporter
Trump tweet inspires new ‘COVFEFE Act’
Article
/ 13 June 2017

Trump tweet inspires new ‘COVFEFE Act’

A congressman has introduced a bill that aims to preserve President Trump’s tweets to make sure they are archived as part of his presidential records

By Peter Rothpletz
ANC vows to hound Zille over tweets
Article
/ 2 June 2017

ANC vows to hound Zille over tweets

DA leader wants the federal executive to speed up hearing as party looks to elections in 2019

By Dineo Bendile and Given Sigauqwe
Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media
Article
/ 16 May 2017

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media

Some political analysts believe individuals should be allowed to dissent freely in a political party while still upholding its values

By Caroline Vakil
Be warned: ‘Tweetspeak’ from our politicians is reminiscent of an Orwellian dystopia
Article
/ 25 April 2017

Be warned: ‘Tweetspeak’ from our politicians is reminiscent of an Orwellian dystopia

Tweetspeak replacing empathetic, thoughtful, reasoned communication would alarm the author.

By Chris Mann
Judge Mabel Jansen to face impeachment tribunal over Facebook comments
Article
/ 7 April 2017

Judge Mabel Jansen to face impeachment tribunal over Facebook comments

The comments were met with a public outcry and a gross misconduct complaint was laid against her

By Franny Rabkin
Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism
Article
/ 28 March 2017

Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism

On Tuesday, the premier bemoaned the reaction to "her statement of fact".

By Thulani Gqirana
ANC’s desire to control social media is simply undemocratic
Article
/ 14 March 2017

ANC’s desire to control social media is simply undemocratic

Regulating the internet and social media, as the ANC would like to do, would be overreach and inconsistent with the characteristics of a democracy.

By Glenda Daniels
Social media in SA could be regulated
Article
/ 5 March 2017

Social media in SA could be regulated

Minister of State Security David Mahlobo sees intervention as a way to stop scams and fake news. He also sees "attempts at regime change".

By Staff Reporter
All that is solid turns to currency
Article
/ 24 February 2017

All that is solid turns to currency

Things that signify value include faces on notes to the currency of a social media following, and a return to the barter system

By Kwanele Sosibo
Hidden hand drives social media smears
Article
/ 27 January 2017

Hidden hand drives social media smears

All those being targeted appear to have one thing in common — they’re not the Guptas’ friends.

By Staff Reporter
​Trump’s tweets just won’t stop
Article
/ 6 January 2017

​Trump’s tweets just won’t stop

“You know what? The fact of the matter is that when he tweets, he gets results,” Spicer said.

By Staff Reporter
We’re hiring! Bhekisisa is looking for a social media and content producer
Article
/ 1 August 2016

We’re hiring! Bhekisisa is looking for a social media and content producer

If you’ve got the experience, drive and passion to use social media for change, this could be for you.

By Bhekisisa Team Author
In the age of ‘dragging’ and ‘doxxing’ must we always fight? What if we are wrong?
Article
/ 22 July 2016

In the age of ‘dragging’ and ‘doxxing’ must we always fight? What if we are wrong?

Using the same frameworks to engage bigoted individuals and groups may not be the most effective way to dismantle oppressive systems.

By Staff Reporter
Tech giants increasingly set the news agenda
Article
/ 1 July 2016

Tech giants increasingly set the news agenda

As newspapers’ financial woes deepen, most revenue from online news in the US is going to five big tech companies.

By Staff Reporter
No sympathy for Brexiters on social media
Article
/ 24 June 2016

No sympathy for Brexiters on social media

Netizens around the globe took to social media to express their astonishment with the #Brexit outcome, and they did not disappoint.

By Kiri Rupiah
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