Disinformation in a time of Covid-19: Weekly trends in South Africa
Disinformation in a time of Covid-19: Weekly trends in South Africa © Copyright (c) Daily Maverick , All Rights Reserved Through Real411, Media Monitoring Africa has been tracking disinformation trends on digital platforms since the end of March 2020. Using the Real411 platform, we have analysed disinformation trends which have largely focused on Covid-19. To date, 1,074 complaints have been submitted to the platform since March 2020, 97% of which have been assessed by experts, and action taken. Normally at this time of year people are rushing to wrap up, get ready for a break and a chance ...