The recent public discourse surrounding the anti-migrant protests led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and her organization, “March and March,” serves as a sobering case study in the dangerous power of unchecked narrative. Ngobese-Zuma has aggressively campaigned on the platform that these protests achieved monumental societal victories, including the mass removal of undocumented migrants, a reduction in crime, and improved access to essential public services. However, a rigorous examination of the facts reveals that these claims are not merely exaggerated; they are, in many instances, demonstrably false. The danger here is amplified by major media outlets like the SABC and East Coast…

In the age of instant digital communication, social media has become a double-edged sword. While it allows us to share information in real-time, it also provides a fertile breeding ground for misinformation that can spiral out of control within minutes. A recent incident during the Fleadh in Belfast perfectly illustrates this modern phenomenon, where an online rumor—entirely detached from reality—threatened to turn a routine police intervention into a source of widespread community alarm. The situation began in the bustling Cornmarket area of Belfast, a hub of activity during the city’s lively Fleadh celebrations. On Tuesday, police officers intervened in an…