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:
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.
It appears for now that news of the ANC secretary-general’s imminent arrest is fake, but we’re not dismissing the possibility just yet. Does Ace have any support within the ANC? Stephen Grootes writes. Read the full story here >
Poverty-stricken communities in the Free State are victims of tenderpreneur Edwin Sodi’s greed and theft of millions that was supposed to go toward removing and replacing toxic asbestos rooves Here’s a rundown of this week’s arrests after a combined investigation by the Hawks, the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit. Read the full...
Every day we observe, dissect and analyse the news and information driving the conversations around the week’s most topical issues on social media. These are the highlights you should know about. Remember we quote tweets verbatim so any grammar or spelling mistakes are as they appear in the tweet. #VoetsekANC transcends racial lines The hashtag...
This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 18 August 2020. Download Report (PDF #JusticeforKwasa The stabbing to death of Kwasa Lugalo, allegedly by her former boyfriend, trended yesterday. Her death created an...
Every day we observe, dissect and analyse the news and information driving the conversations around the week’s most topical issues on social media. These are the highlights you should know about. Remember we quote tweets verbatim so any grammar or spelling mistakes are as they appear in the tweet. From Black Like Me to a...
