Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The ballot boxes are sealed, the counting screens have gone dark, and the official results of the 2026 South African local government elections have been enshrined in history. The tension of election week has dissipated, replaced by the mundane rhythm of everyday life. Yet, as the dust settles on the…
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The story of actress Nana, known for her gripping performances in Mask Girl, Glitch, and Climax, has taken yet another unsettling turn that blurs the line between cinematic tension and real-life terror. For months, the public has followed the harrowing saga of a break-in at her home that escalated into a violent physical assault, and now, a new legal chapter has unfolded that reveals a disturbing pattern of harassment. The man convicted of that original crime—a man in his 30s identified only by his surname, Kim—is back in court, this time facing charges of filing a false accusation against his…
Imagine scrolling through your social media feed on a quiet evening in 2027, and there it is: a video of a leading political candidate appearing to promise something scandalous, or perhaps confessing to corruption. Your heart races. You share it in anger. Later, you learn it was a deepfake—a piece of synthetic media generated by artificial intelligence, designed to deceive you. This scenario is no longer science fiction. It is one of the defining threats to democratic elections in our time, and it is precisely what a new webinar from the PUNCH Media Foundation seeks to confront. The virtual event,…
