The study analyses the social media feeds of three science journalism websites: Bhekisisa, SciBraai and The Conversation Africa.
A refugee child in South Africa plays on a road side after attacks on foreigners in 2008.
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Using state resources to sue media for spreading fake news is not the answer, and sets a bad precedent.
South Africa’s Pretoria News didn’t dress itself in glory with its false decuplets story. This picture was taken following Nelson Mandela’s death in 2013.
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Tighter controls are not the answer; the opportunity should be used to think differently about trust and journalism. It is critical to enable audiences to distinguish reliable, verified information.
From oil disasters in Mauritius to street artists in South Africa, the story of rubbish in the media helps shape popular culture and environmental change.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma deployed spies in factional battles within the governing party.
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Revelations show that the State Security Agency did little to safeguard the country and much to protect Zuma’s political faction and to funnel public money into private ends.
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule in court in Bloemfontein, on corruption charges.
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The life and work of seminal South African writer, intellectual and politician Sol Plaatje seems more relevant than ever. We look into some of the latest scholarly inquiry.
Raymond Louw, right, with then deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, middle, and veteran journalist Mathatha Tsedu in 2015.
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South Africa’s law that regulates the Interception of communications is being challenged on the basis it can be abused by rogue elements in intelligence.
Local communities have taken advantage of campaign trail visits by leaders such as President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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