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Twitter shuts Iran-based network accused of fanning flames of US race protests
The network of more than 100 accounts allegedly "artificially amplified" conversations on topics including Floyd's death, Black Lives Matter and social justice issues.
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From the US to SA, QAnon sows panic with child trafficking misinformation
Facebook posts shared more than 8,000 times falsely alleged that a building in South Africa's capital Pretoria was a human trafficking hotspot.
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Facebook is letting advertisers sow climate denialism, shows InfluenceMap
Out of the 51 ads identified, only one was removed by Facebook, which says it bans false ads.
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Police warn people not to spread fake news about human trafficking, kidnappings
The police's Mathapelo Peters said that these messages spread unnecessary panic among communities.
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Fake news a 'prosecutorial offence', govt warns SA
Messages making the rounds on social media caused many to rush to liquor outlets on Tuesday to stock up on booze.
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Statement on Ramaphosa addressing nation tonight is fake - spokesperson
Presidency Spokesperson Khusela Diko has confirmed that there will not be an address by the president.
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Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
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A war of words: China tells US to stop misleading world about origin of COVID-19
China said recent accusations by United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and President Donald Trump that the virus originated in a lab in Wuhan were part of a political strategy ahead of the 2020 US presidential election.
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Plato to open criminal case against Independent Media, Samwu for misinformation
He said he was appalled by a front-page article in Saturday’s 'Weekend Argus' under the headline: 'Fears of Homeless Outbreak’.
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COVID-19 myth busters: How to deal with disinformation
Citizens are now being urged to be discerning about what information they consume and rather rely on trusted sources.
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CARTOON: 5G or not 5G? That is the question
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CT man charged with spreading fake COVID-19 news due back in court in July
In a video being circulated on social media, Stephen Birch falsely claimed the medical swabs used by health workers during community screening had been contaminated with the virus.
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Parow man appears in court for posting fake COVID-19 news
Stephen Birch was released on a warning and is expected to return to court on 14 July.
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Western Cape officials clamp down on fake coronavirus news
This after a man claimed on social media that cotton-tipped sticks that would be used to obtain a nasopharyngeal sample for coronavirus testing were already infected with the virus.
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SAPS: Social media reports claiming CT police stations closed is fake news
Police management said that it viewed the misleading alerts as mischievous and meant to sow unnecessary panic and confusion.
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Don’t spread fake news: These coronavirus reports are false
Following the news that a case of coronavirus has been detected in South Africa, fake news sites and social media users have been sharing unverified information.
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IEC's global conference focuses on potential pitfalls of social media
Experts were expected to address the influence of fake news on election integrity, amongst other things.
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Facebook nixes billions of fake accounts
Amid growing efforts to create fraudulent accounts, Facebook said it has stepped up its defences and often removes the accounts within minutes of their being created.
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Nigeria's new media code sparks worries over freedom of expression
The new media code, established in July and now approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, increases fines for indecency, inciting violence or hate speech to 5 million nairas (nearly $14,000) from 500,000 nairas ($1,400).
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Social networks face quandary on politics in misinformation fight
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have decided to allow politicians including President Donald Trump extra leeway to their rules, seeking to avoid stifling political debate and leaving 'newsworthy' content online.
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Facebook extends fact-checking programme to 10 new African states
The programme will be available in Ethiopia, Zambia, Somalia and Burkina Faso, among others, in partnership with AFP.
