Since December 2023, the CABC noticed a rapid increase in the popularity of the newly formed MK party online. With the assistance of Murmur, a research company with expertise in digital landscape tracking, this report analyses deeply how a South African online Twitter community that existed before the formation of the MK party shifted their …
This report provides an overview of conversations about immigrants in South Africa for the month of April 2024. As the country approaches elections on 29 May 2024, a concerning trend remains prevalent online: immigrants are increasingly being scapegoated for a range of socio-economic and political issues. This report looks at the conversation volume, key metrics, …
Report 9 in our series of Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny social media analytics reporting unpacks inequality in the labour force. Conversation around women in the labour force is polarised and views align broadly within two camps, a religious-moral traditionalism juxtaposed with a perspective rooted in progressivism and gender equality. We explored three focus areas namely; …
Labour Force Equality: Perspectives & Stereotypes Social Media Analytics Report Read More »
Sentiments that politicians would do anything for votes and that government could fix South Africa’s challenges if it wanted to, formed part of the online elections conversation between 16 and 30 April 2024. Other topics within the conversation, which received more than 350,000 mentions, included the launch of the EFF’s Vuka! Vela! Vota! ad; reports …
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The online elections conversation received more than 300,000 mentions between 2 April and 15 April 2024. The IEC’s decision to appeal the Electoral Court’s order, which allowed former president Jacob Zuma to be included in the MK Party list, was the main talking point during this period. The CABC also noted attempts to shut down …
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The online elections conversation received more than 300,000 mentions between 2 April and 15 April 2024. The IEC’s decision to appeal the Electoral Court’s order, which allowed former president Jacob Zuma to be included in the MK Party list, was the main talking point during this period. The CABC also noted attempts to shut down …
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 …
Bi-Weekly Social Listening Updates & Recommendations for Electoral Engagement #3 Read More »
Impact Amplifier’s Africa Online Safety Fund Video by Google.org with Camaren Peter
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