The public sphere is being contaminated by rumour, hatred and deception, writes Herman Wasserman Read full article
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The Guardian Facebook ‘lacks willpower’ to tackle misinformation in Africa
As company pursues growth on continent, it stands accused of not putting enough money into moderating content Read full article
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allAfrica.com South Africa: Online Tactics Stoking Anti-Migrant Sentiment Around Xenophobic Killing, Report Shows
The killing of Elvis Nyathi, a Zimbabwean citizen who lived in Diepsloot, Johannesburg has prompted the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) to unpack the online tactics that resulted in his death. Read the full article
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“Organizing for the smart African city: Leveraging the urban commons for exerting the right to the city” in Organization Studies co-authored from our Executive Director, Camaren Peter and Camille Meyer
To accommodate the need for community engagement and place-based approaches in smart city agendas in Africa, we build on the literature on smart cities, southern urbanism and the urban commons to develop a conceptual framework for urban commoning in Africa… Read full article
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DAILY MAVERICK: #OperationDudula — the many faces of Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini
While fears of an escalation of social tensions and violence grow in many communities, the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change looked at some of the factors that drive the online conversation around #OperationDudula. Read the full article
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Analysing the Hashtags Behind Twitter Campaigns – Voice of the Cape 22/2 Stuart Jones
Voice of the Cape 22/2 Stuart Jones Listen to the full interview
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Citypress Ukraine and Russia: The West vs the rest? | Citypress
A key point to note, however, is that not everyone who uses #IStandWithRussia and #IStandWithPutin does so in support of Russia. Read full article
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Citypress Social media mobilises xenophobic sentiment | Citypress
There is no space for passive indignation while South Africa is torn apart by misguided militancy. Read full article
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OPINIONISTA: Deep discontent: Fasten your seatbelts on the road to South Africa’s potential collapse
Just how far gone is South Africa? There isn’t one canary in the coal mine, but many, and they’re signalling to us in a cacophony of voices. That is perhaps the most telling indicator that the complexity of South Africa’s current woes may indeed lead down the road to collapse. Read full article
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Citypress The Great Debate | Battle lines drawn over Sisulu | Citypress
Many social media users have taken up firm positions to attack or defend Sisulu’s views, with others remaining neutral. Read full article