Israel-Gaza conflict: when social media fakes are rampant, news verification is vital
It has become clear that numerous videos, social media posts and images purportedly about the Israel–Hamas conflict are deliberately misleading.
Media literacy education in South Africa can help combat fake news – here’s what’s needed
Online platforms are replete with examples of false information. Media practitioners and policymakers have been working on strategies to counter disinformation for years. Researchers suggest an increase in the levels of media literacy among citizens.