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 …
Smile 90.4FM The Honest Truth with Benito Vergotine, Uncovers how mainstream platforms have become enablers of child exploitation, with senior researcher at the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Change, Kyle Janse. Watch now
The HeCareZa Project Annual Report 2025 provides an overview of our initiatives, highlighting key achievements . Join us as we reflect on a year of progress. Read full report
South Africa’s new UNESCO–EU coalition unites media, civil society and regulators to curb online harm and turn digital spaces into engines of peace. Read full article
TV presenter Pabi Moloi’s ordeal exemplifies the broader failure of social media platforms, including Facebook, to adequately regulate the spread of misleading and harmful content. Read full article
This report dissects the evolution of South African masculine norms through social media analysis on sites like X. It reveals tensions between calls for positive masculinity—like emotional openness and shared caregiving—and entrenched pressures to provide, dominate, and adhere to the “bro code.” The data exposes how discussions on accountability, fatherhood, and financial burden coexist with …
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South Africa made history by hosting the 2025 G20 Summit, marking the first time the event took place on African soil. Under its G20 Presidency, South Africa adopted the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability,” with key priorities focused on promoting development, Read full report
We the 99% People’s Summit for Global Economic Justice. 20-22 November 2025, Constitution Hill, Johannesburg Home Get Involved Register Pre-summit Even… Read the full article
South African researchers have sounded the alarm over the spread of child sexual abuse material on social media platforms. Read the full article
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and inclusivity,TikTok, in partnership with the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) is convening a series of Women in Media Safety Roundtables across Sub-Saharan Africa Read the full article
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