Kirsten Peason on How Viral Misinformation Is Endangering South Africans | #AfricaWorldHour

False posts targeting TV presenter Pabi Moloi have reignited concerns about the real-world harm caused by viral misinformation in South Africa. Weak moderation on major platforms continues to fuel harassment, distort public opinion, and put individuals at risk. Kirsten Pearson, activist and development practitioner from the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (@TheCABC), joins @TsepisoMakwetla to unpack this growing problem and what needs to change.

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