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Free expression? Meta’s decision to scrap fact-checkers poses risks

Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change Meta’s decision to remove fact-checkers from its platforms and replace them with user-generated community notes has sparked concerns around mis and disinformation online.  CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last week that the company sought to encourage free expression and reduce censorship on its platforms. He also accused third-party fact-checkers of …

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Daily Maverick: What South Africans need from political leaders – Courage and commitment to peace

he May 2024 elections that caused a seismic shift in power may leave the impression that there is very little South Africans agree on. Yet, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation found that in 2023, 77% of South Africans, across race and class, believe there is more that unites us than keeps us apart. Read …

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Media update: Sesame Workshop Launches ‘Bond Through Play’ Campaign

Takalani Sesame has launched its ‘Bond Through Play’ campaign, which aims to encourage fathers to bond with their children. The Sesame Workshop launched the campaign using research findings to build appropriate content to engage fathers in South Africa. It encourages them to embrace play, challenge harmful gender stereotypes and adopt positive parenting practices. Read full …

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Fact Check: Goolammv ‘unmasking’ raises more questions than it answers

Independent Media’s alleged “unmasking” of various members of the public in hopes of revealing the identity of the person behind the @Goolamm X account are worrying. At the core of IOL and @Goolammv’s squabble lies opposing political alignments, one pro Jacob Zuma and the other pro-Ramaphosa, with the battle lines drawn online, writes The Centre …

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