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Media literacy education in South Africa can help combat fake news – here’s what’s needed

Media literacy education in South Africa can help combat fake news – here’s what’s needed

by Bee Chavuma | Jun 21, 2022 | News

Online platforms are replete with examples of false information – from WhatsApp messages punting some miraculous cure for COVID, to social media posts claiming a politician said something they didn’t. It’s increasingly common in South Africa. More than 75% of...

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PROF HERMAN WASSERMAN,

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An internationally leading researcher in journalism and media studies. A distinguished academic leader with more than years of international experience in higher education, media production, journalism, and consulting environments. Widely published on global media, with a focus on media in Africa and the Global South...

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The Institute for Media Analysis in South Africa (est. 1999) offers a wide range of consultation services on matters regarding journalism and the media. These services include: content analysis of media coverage of particular topics or companies; audience and user surveys and focus groups; academic reviews and publication advice.

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