Articles about misinformation

Photoshopped images of Ntshavheni land on X

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni condemns the photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation, describing it as distasteful and shameful.

Steve Jump to tackle information warfare at ITWeb Security Summit 2026

The veteran cyber strategist will examine how deception, AI and influence campaigns are redefining modern cyber threats.

Deepfake threats: A cyber security dialogue among experts

Fraud, misinformation and privacy violations are causing significant financial losses and reputational damage.

SA must invest in cognitive defence of its people – KnowBe4

The company says practising digital mindfulness means recognising emotional manipulation and making a conscious effort to seek the truth before sharing.

Strategies for thriving in the age of AI

Adopting an overarching strategy of adaptability is crucial to prepare for the changes that AI brings with it.

FPB finds fake news, misinformation amid electioneering

An FPB report finds references and engagement with misinformation, disinformation and fake news peaked ahead of the local elections.

New info hub fact-checks election material

Africa Check’s Election Information Hub focuses on the accuracy of claims made by the three major political parties.

Google pledges to support integrity of SA elections

The tech giant takes measures to counter threats, such as fake news, misinformation and disinformation, during SA’s elections.

TikTok SA adds in-app election centre

The short-form video app announces initiatives to combat misinformation, as SA’s seventh democratic election nears.

Meta establishes resource centre for SA elections

The online resource centre provides the South African government, political and non-profit partners with crucial election-related info.

CSIR develops framework to spot fake election news

The human-centric framework will serve as a buffer for technological tools used to detect fake news, in the run-up to the elections.

Elections to intensify SA’s already dire cyber threats

Government and military organisations were largely at the receiving end of cyber attacks over the past six months, reveals a new report.