False messaging via WhatsApp, fake Facebook accounts and bogus viral videos may appear real: BUT ARE THEY? The aim of disinformation campaigns is to manipulate reality has become more sophisticated due to advances in technology – ultimately having devastating consequences.
Fake news has taken centre stage once again – making this election campaign season full of chatter and uncertainty. Even the media is often attacked via fake news websites.
Bongani Bingwa discusses fake news and disinformation with William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa on SABC’s Democracy Gauge.
