DUT condemns spread of fake news about its registration processes
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has condemned what it terms misinformation around its
SAPS says news relating to shooting of man linked to Phoenix killings is fake
Police says hoax social media posts falsely claiming the fatal shooting of a man purportedly linked
Google says it’s working hard to curb misinformation and fake news
Technology giant GOOGLE says it is working hard to curb misinformation and fake news on its
‘Strengthening quality journalism might stop spread of fake news’
Criminalising fake news will not stop the spread of misinformation, but strengthening quality
It is becoming difficult to differentiate truth from fake news: Media expert
A media expert says it is becoming increasingly difficult for the public to differentiate the truth
SANDF dismisses information on social media that says leave for members cancelled
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed as fake news information circulating on
Western Cape government dismisses claims of spike in COVID-19 cases
The Western Cape government has dismissed social media messages, alleging a spike in coronavirus
Retired judge calls for COVID-19 data system to stop spread of fake news
Retired Constitutional Court Judge Zak Yacoob has appealed to government to urgently create a
CHANGE party calls on government to deal with people spreading fake news
A new political party, CHANGE has called on the government to decisively deal with people spreading
Morocco makes dozen arrests over coronavirus fake news
Moroccan police have arrested at least a dozen people for spreading rumors about the coronavirus,
Ramaphosa warns against the spread of coronavirus fake news
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against the spread of fake news as yet another case of
Basic Education denies reports of lowering pass requirements
The Department of Basic Education has warned the public against circulating fake news articles,
Facebook issues first correction notice at Singapore’s request
Facebook issued its first correction notice on a user’s post at the request of the Singapore
‘Fake news fuels hostility towards foreign nationals’
Dean of Foreign Ambassadors, Ben Mpoko, says fake news fuels hostility towards foreign nationals
MMA says people should guard against fake news
Media Monitoring Africa has reiterated a call for people to verify information or video footage
Facebook bolsters to reduce fake news before 2019 elections
Facebook Head of News partnerships in Europe, Middle-East and Africa, Nick Wrenn says they have a
Social media can influence election results: Expert
Can automated messages generated by “faceless” individuals on social media influence the result of
Facebook shuts down Indonesian accounts linked to fake news group
Facebook has moved to stamp out efforts by state actors and others to manipulate the social network
France and Germany seek to debunk ‘lies’ about pact
As France and Germany signed a new friendship treaty Tuesday, they sought to debunk what they called
Egypt parliament approves bill to monitor social media
The Egyptian parliament on Monday approved in a final reading a bill that would allow authorities