Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer
Recent events highlight how bigots cherry-pick information to suit their own purposes
The report found that interest in politics had also dwindled among the country’s news readers
As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff
From Egypt to South Africa, fake accounts, bots and generative AI are manipulating African politics. And 2024 is a record year for elections
Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinformation in election year is a civil duty
The company said it would not allow its technology to be used for ‘political campaigns’
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Music, art, dance and writing have key roles to play in solving society’s biggest problems
Self-styled podcasting celebrities – usually male – more and more frequently stray into journalism’s lane, but writer Khanya Mtshali probes the pitfalls of this using the…
As we sit on the brink of the fourth industrial revolution, the theatre of war is still very much a part of our species, and the truth remains both illusive and subjective
The telecommunications giant has donated a further R800 000 to help the independent media stay afloat
Facebook’s micro-targeting algorithms have been used to spread disinformation and sow distrust in democratic institutions around the world. It has a responsibility to act
Steven Hill thinks “digital operating permits” could be the key to reining in tech giants and protecting their users.
With rising awareness of “fake news”, people are more cautious of reflexively hitting share. But how can you quickly verify whether what you’re seeing is true, especially when…
Here is a guide on what can be done to prevent the spread of fake news online
While the nation is seized with the 10 babies soapie, the third wave is upon us and the country has moved to level-three lockdown
The Ethiopian government has created its own ‘fact-checking’ unit — and it is not the only government to do so.
Viewers and readers need to trust that news outlets are accurate, balanced, fair and impartial
The Films and Publications Amendment Act aims to protect citizens, but new technology requires that the regulations and guidelines are updated
