Misinformation

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

Survival of the fittest misunderstood and misused fuels unchecked competitiveness, which is exacerbated by social media

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’

It is disheartening that the Mail & Guardian would allow such an article to be published

The report found that interest in politics had also dwindled among the country’s news readers

The organisation’s report highlighted instances where hackers had rigged chatbots to spread Nazi ideology

Innovative solutions are needed to meet the rise and spread of fake news in Africa

As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic…

Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinformation in election year is a civil duty

If diplomatic efforts cannot avert further conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a dramatic shift in international relations could occur

Appropriate policy, supported by a social compact by labour, business, communities and the government, can maximise the opportunities of the just transition