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#PutSouthAfricansFirst

Zama zamas just one part of a multibillion-rand organised crime economy that threatens SA

Africa

Zama zamas just one part of a multibillion-rand organised crime economy that threatens SA

By Julian Rademeyer

Social media vigilantism is dangerously alive and trending in South Africa

South Africa

Social media vigilantism is dangerously alive and trending in South Africa

By Karen Allen, Lizette Lancaster and Thato Machabaphala

Who is behind South Africa’s xenophobic nationalism?

South Africa

Who is behind South Africa’s xenophobic nationalism?

By amaBhungane Reporters

What social media tells us about political parties’ local government election strategies — and voter manipulation

South Africa

What social media tells us about political parties’ local government election strategies — and voter manipulation

By Kyle Findlay

Disinformation in a time of Covid-19: Weekly Trends in South Africa

South Africa

Disinformation in a time of Covid-19: Weekly Trends in South Africa

By William Bird and Thandi Smith

Spotting disinformation in the wild: What’s the harm in a hashtag?

South Africa

Spotting disinformation in the wild: What’s the harm in a hashtag?

By Jean le Roux for DFRLab

#putsouthafricansfirst: Spreading hate speech, inciting violence, breaking the law

South Africa

#putsouthafricansfirst: Spreading hate speech, inciting violence, breaking the law

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change

South Africa’s weekly trends report: 1 October to 8 October

South Africa

South Africa’s weekly trends report: 1 October to 8 October

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 4 June 2o2o

South Africa

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 4 June 2o2o

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change