Online platforms are replete with examples of false information – from WhatsApp messages punting some miraculous cure for Covid-19, to social media posts claiming a politician said something... Read more
Combining verification skills with journalistic training, and inculcating ethical values recognises that encouraging good, ethical conduct is essential to eliminating false information and h... Read more
For a moment, the tale of a woman in Tembisa, northeast of Johannesburg, and her record-breaking '10 babies' seemed like a welcome distraction from the depressing grind of Covid-19, politica... Read more
If organisations and fact checkers know what factors motivate people to consume and share disinformation, they can develop interventions better suited to particular behaviour patterns and co... Read more
Those who spread misinformation are exploiting people’s lack of media literacy — it’s easy to spread lies to people who are prone to believe what they read online without questioning it. Read more
Populism is gaining traction around the world due to the large-scale manipulation of information and a growing disregard for verifiable fact. Read more
