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’
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
Imraan Coovadia’s new book examines how poison has shaped political affairs in Southern Africa
An investigation exposed how Afrox charges N$510 to refill a cylinder containing 1 400 litres of oxygen, enough to help a severely ill Covid-19 patient breathe for about two hours
Empowering her people through music and education, Maggie Mkandawire fights the Covid-19 pandemic in her own unique way
It’s not only Big Pharma that uses people’s fears and illness to boost profits. A company’s billboard on the M5 near Cape Town is doing the same
One radio presenter is using the airwaves to bring vital facts about the virus to Dadaab’s 217 000 residents
Reliable news coverage is needed more than ever, but trust in the media is at an all-time low
