The collapse of the social compact and deterioration of society into fragmented and polarised groups underpins the decline of democracy, writes Camaren Peter. Read full article
A nation divided: The battle for renewal Read More »
Social media platforms can be used to share critically important information about disaster management. Read full article
Social media can be a force for good in a crisis: lessons from Lagos Read More »
Just how far gone is South Africa? There isn’t one canary in the coal mine, but many, and they’re signalling to us in a cacophony of voices. That is perhaps the most telling indicator that the complexity of South Africa’s current woes may indeed lead down the road to collapse. Read full article
Deep discontent: Fasten your seatbelts on the road to South Africa’s potential collapse Read More »
Interview with Camaren Peter on Smile FM
Smile FM: The Honest Truth: Camaren Peter Read More »
What philanthropists need to know about the future impact of big data and social media on their work and on our democracy By Camaren Peter – Executive Head of the … Read full article
The youth of South Africa may have envisioned a very different reality for their country from what they have witnessed this past week. They need to appreciate that the painful past we carry is not going to heal itself and that the baton has now been passed to them. Read full article
Watch the full interview with Camaren Peter on ENCA here.
Protests snowball into crime Read More »
Under Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, the ANC government projected a leadership culture that was professional, diplomatic, disciplined and devoted to public service. They were sincere about improving the lives of South Africans. But President Cyril Ramaphosa inherited a fractious and dysfunctional ANC, one that had become nearly wholly compromised by the project of State
While the scourge of the abuse of women and children in SA may be exacerbated by alcohol, its cause lies in something deeper than a bottle, writes Cameren Peter. Read full article
This society speaks the language of assault Read More »
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has expressed concern over narrative manipulation in private social media platforms such as WhatsApp. The Centre has been analysing all public domain social media activity in South Africa, with a focus on conversations related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full Article on www.algoafm.co.za
Tracking fake news: You are not as street smart as you may think Read More »
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