The SM4P project seeks to enhance the resilience of societies against harmful online content. In a collaborative effort, the Centre for Analytics and Behaviour Change and Moxii Africa hosted the Social Media 4 Peace (SM4P) project at Radisson Red Rosebank on March 17. Read the full article
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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At a recent roundtable, SA media leaders demanded accountability from tech giants over harassment, bias, and AI abuse. Read the full article
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