Welcome to "For Facts' Sake," a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured.
For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.
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Welcome to "For Facts' Sake," a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured.
For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.
SLAPP-ing the Media: The Impact of SLAPPs on Journalism in South Africa
For Facts' Sake
27 minutes 46 seconds
7 months ago
SLAPP-ing the Media: The Impact of SLAPPs on Journalism in South Africa
Strategic litigation against public participation, known as SLAPPs are becoming an increasingly common tactic by wealthy & powerful individuals to silence critical journalism. This weaponisation of the legal system to hinder investigative journalism poses a significant threat to information integrity in South Africa.
Joining CIIA Marketing Manager, Daniel Roodt to discuss SLAPPs in South Africa was News24 legal journalist, Karyn Maughan, who has been on the receiving end of a SLAPP and media law expert & partner at law firm Webber Wentzel, Dario Milo.
For Facts' Sake
Welcome to "For Facts' Sake," a podcast for navigating the complex world of disinformation, social media influence campaigns, information integrity, journalism and the media. Join us as we delve into the latest events and issues shaping the information landscape, providing insights and analyses to help you stay informed and discerning in an era where the truth is often obscured.
For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa at Stellenbosch University.
