The fifth bi-weekly election report relays narratives of foreign interference and electoral mis- and disinformation. The CABC also noted attempts to cast doubt on the integrity of the IEC and Judiciary in relation to the case brought against the registration of the MK Party. Read full report
The CABC found analysed the online conversation during the 16 days of activism period last year. Researchers found that online engagement remained low and disengaged despite government and civil society’s efforts. Deep introspection and a renewed energy is required to revive the campaign and inspire public interest in new ways of thinking that captivate the …
16 days of activism against GBV lost its lustre? Read More »
The online elections conversation received more than 450,000 mentions between 12 and 29 February 2024. Among the biggest talking points were the announcement that elections would take place on 29 May and the removal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlope. Online debates were recorded between individuals who criticised the youth of waiting to be …
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Impact Amplifier’s Africa Online Safety Fund Video by Google.org with Camaren Peter
Impact Accelerator launched the African Online Safety Platform, thanks to funding from Google Read full article
Impact Amplifier, with the financial support of Google.org, today launched its African Online Safety Platform (AOSP). The Africa Online Safety Platform is an Africa-wide project and part of Impact Amplifier’s broader intention to address African Online Safety at a systemic level. The African internet safety ecosystem is hindered by several… Read full article
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has cautioned against the growing anti-immigration sentiments and the spread of disinformation as the country gears for the polls Read full article
Most of the mentions have been the fracas between the ANC and its former president with as many as 85 977 mentions for ANC, 60 354 mentions under #votemk2024, and Zuma mentioned at least 45 461 times. Read full article
SPONSORED | Camaren Peter of UCT’s Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership explains how our understanding of leadership has changed Read full article
South Africa’s online election conversation is heating up – and key points and concerns are emerging, according to the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC). Read full article
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