DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Discussion | 2024 Elections | Spotlight on fake news

 

JOHANNESBURG - As the 29 May elections draw near, the importance of fact-checking is growing amid a wave of misnformation and disinformation.

The University of Pretoria and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research recently convened a briefing aimed at sharing research findings around the pitfalls of fake news.

It's meant to equip voters with the skills needed to discern between real and false information.

eNCA speaks to  Dr Zubeida Dawood, the CSIR’s research group leader in cyber security.
 

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