Those responsible for state capture have a vested interest in keeping the public confused – and complacent. In an era of post truth, “alternative facts”, smoke and mirrors tactics have become the new currency of political gamesmanship” writes Camaren Peter, associate professor at UCT’s Graduate School of Business and Director and Executive Head at the...
Now this right could be threatened with a new police bill that criminalises certain conduct in respect of gathering. This is important because any bill that does not align with our Constitution threatens the very thing our democracy is built on: our freedom. Read the full story here:
Social media is being used to peddle false narratives which are deepening the divide in our society. The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change; DFR Labs and Real 411 are organisations that exist to protect our online safety; our democracy and undo some of the damage created by these organised networks. This Carte Blanche episode...
They did not leave SA through Waterkloof airforce base as some reports suggest. It’s clear now they fled SA for Malawi through one of the borders after allegedly bribing Home Affairs officials. Bushiri has given an address stating he is in Malawi and claims he is a law abiding citizen who feels South African officials...
The Independent Electoral Commission has been investigating electronic voting for a while now. Submissions on the amendment bill on this issue raised concerns about the security of electronic voting as well as the additional costs that such a system will incur. Read the full story here.
SA man puts out false information across 143 monetised websites about farm murders Deon Venter used a clickbait style to get people to click on his websites. He exploited white vulnerability by putting out disinformation about farm murders and also exacerbated racial tension, all for a quick buck. Read the full story here:
Real411 is affiliated to Media Monitoring Africa and enables the public to report disinformation, hate speech, incitement to violence and harassment of the media. This article outlines Real411’s findings and what constitutes hate speech. It’s important to report posts and tweets on social media that sow seeds of division and create resentment, anger and hatred...
Are they uplifting people out of poverty or just creating a diversion to protect their own interests? How Julius and Co manipulate events to drive their own agenda, all the while being under investigation by SARS and now the Zondo Commission (for millions allegedly gained illegally through the VBS scandal). Read Stephen Grootes’ latest article here:
Jobs website Adzuna has published new data highlighting the most in-demand jobs in South Africa. The data shows that remote working, apprenticeship, and plumber jobs are some of the most in-demand jobs currently. Read the full story here >
Ramaphosa’s letter to South Africans Whether you agree or disagree with our president, it’s clear that murders are happening everywhere, and people of all races, walks of life, beliefs, language and culture are affected by violence. Read his letter here.
