Public trust in the media is at a new low: a radical rethink of journalism is needed
A recent report by an independent panel on the ethics and credibility of South Africa’s news media makes for worrying ...
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SANEF inquiry provides ethical journalism recommendations
In June 2019, SANEF commissioned Judge Satchwell and two panelists, Rich Mkhondo and Nikiwe Bikitsha, to investigate ethical standards at ...
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There’s no such thing as ‘alternative facts’. Five ways to spot misinformation and stop sharing it online
Those who spread misinformation are exploiting people’s lack of media literacy — it’s easy to spread lies to people who ...
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‘…fake news propaganda fiction’
For those who do not know, Rampedi is a critically acclaimed journalist in South Africa who exposed the shenanigans of ...
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Kids and parents are ‘doomscrolling’, and feeling the effects online
A global pandemic, lockdown, fluctuating Covid-19 cases, political corruption, and global instability that includes espionage by cell phone manufacturers and ...
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WATCH: ‘We are at war’, Daily Maverick’s Richard Poplak
Populism is gaining traction around the world due to the large-scale manipulation of information and a growing disregard for verifiable ...
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