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conspiracy theories

Opinionistas

We’re in the F**k Around and Find Out phase of democracy

By Kavisha Pillay

Ismail Lagardien

Opinionistas

Loud and whispered conspiracies shape our daily lives and the choices we make

By Ismail Lagardien

Jon Foster-Pedley

Opinionistas

Spare us from the clever fools who trumpet fake information, but actually believe what they are saying

By Jon Foster-Pedley

Imraan Buccus

Opinionistas

The electricity debate is split into antagonistic camps – we won’t solve the power crisis this way

By Imraan Buccus

Nicoli Nattrass

Opinionistas

The well-worn Russian conspiracy playbook strikes again, and the wafer-thin plot line hasn’t changed

By Nicoli Nattrass

Jon Foster-Pedley

Opinionistas

Having an opinion or an idea doesn’t make you a thinker — thinking is a journey of discovery

By Jon Foster-Pedley

Jillian Green

Opinionistas

Growing contentment in the sewer of social media

By Jillian Green

Toby Shapshak

Opinionistas

Why hasn’t the ANC’s conspiracy delusionist been arrested for spreading Covid lies?

By Toby Shapshak

Richard Pithouse

Opinionistas

Affirming medicine as a public good

By Richard Pithouse

Oliver Meth

Opinionistas

Tailored messaging is key in curbing the spread of Covid-19 and misinformation

By Oliver Meth

Kelly Chibale

Opinionistas

Africa should be at the forefront of Covid-19 vaccine trials — and should be providing scientific leadership

By Kelly Chibale

Benjamin Klein

Opinionistas

Covid-19 ‘a breeding ground for conservative right-wing conspiracies’

By Benjamin Klein