Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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Democracy is a fragile thing. It depends not only on well-run voting stations and secure ballot counts, but also on something harder to measure: the trust of ordinary people in the information they receive. In the weeks leading up to South Africa’s local government elections on 4 November, voters will…
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Democracy in the Digital Age: How South Africa Is Fighting the Battle Against Election Disinformation In an era where information travels at the speed of light and falsehoods can spread faster than the truth, the integrity of democratic processes has never faced greater challenges. South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) understands this reality all too well as it prepares for next month’s crucial municipal elections. In a bold and unprecedented move, the commission has joined forces with some of the world’s most powerful technology companies—Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok—alongside the non-profit organisation Moxii Africa, to create a formidable defensive line against…
Manchester City have barely had time to exhale. The 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Monday was the kind of gritty, nervy Premier League result that leaves you thrilled at full-time and exhausted an hour later. But football at the highest level does not wait for tired legs or sore ankles. By Tuesday morning, with UEFA Champions League football at the Etihad on the horizon, the focus had already shifted to AEK Athens. The mood around the training ground, according to ESPN’s latest reports, is one of cautious optimism rather than panic. There are bumps and bruises, a significant knee…
