For Facts' Sake

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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.

Episodes

  1. 21/11/2025

    For Facts' Sake Ep 5: The New Censorship That’s Devouring the Global Media

    Used by rightwing populists like Trump, Modi, Farage, Milei and Orbán, the new censorship that was invented by Nethanyahu, is turning journalists’ lives upside down. We speak to Ayala Panievsky, the author of a groundbreaking new book, who explains how it works. Read the full episode transcript via: https://cinia.africa/for-facts-sake-ep-5-the-new-censorship-thats-devouring-the-global-media/

    51 min

  2. 17/10/2025

    For Facts' Sake Ep 4: Scam Inc: How fraudsters turned the Internet into the Wild West

    Scammers skilfully craft lies to deceive online users. This practice is known as delusive speech. In this episode, we dive deeply into this dark side of the online economy: From fake booking links to romance scams, and tips of how to avoid getting trapped. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guests: Julie Reid and Carina van Wyk Credits: Produced by Charles Leonard Read the full episode transcript via: https://cinia.africa/podcast-scripts/

    52 min

  3. 09/09/2025

    For Facts’ Sake Ep3: Misinformation, news and genocide denial

    Coverage of Gaza has been a massive challenge for the media in a time of disinformation and genocide denial. We focus on what journalists can do about it and what happens when legacy media gets it wrong. For Facts' Sake is hosted by Tebadi Mmotla and produced by Charles Leonard on behalf of the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CINIA) at Stellenbosch University.

    44 min

  4. 06/08/2025

    For Facts' Sake Ep 2: The South African lawyer who took on Big Tech

    When Meta failed to shut down Instagram accounts and WhatsApp Channels spreading child sexual abuse content, a brave media lawyer took them to court and won. She explains why she did it. 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.

    25 min

  5. 04/07/2025

    For Facts’ Sake Ep1: Beyond Cynicism: Empowering Young South Africans as Critical Media Consumers

    Misinformation is increasingly threatening public discourse, including on South African university campuses. A new study has found that students either become discerning media users or develop a deep cynicism. In this first episode of For Facts’ Sake, we investigate effective strategies for teaching misinformation literacy. Read the full study here: https://cinia.africa/cynical-or-critical-media-consumers-exploring-the-misinformation-literacy-needs-of-south-african-youth/

    43 min

  6. 19/05/2025

    US Funding Cuts: How economic fragilities can impact media integrity

    On World Press Freedom Day, earlier this month, we delved into the economic fragilities facing the journalism industry which have only been amplified by USAID funding cuts. CIIA Director Herman Wasserman was joined by Ruth Moon from Louisiana State University and Khadija Patel from the International Fund for Public Interest Media to discuss the impact of funding on media integrity and what the future of African journalism might look like. For more information on the work of the CIIA, visit: https://ciia.africa/ You can also subscribe to our montly newsletter via: https://ciiaafricas-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    28 min

  7. 09/05/2025

    Twatterbaas - Unpacking the investigation with Kyle Cowan that revealed the identity behind an anonymous X account

    In this podcast, CIIA researcher Yossabel Chetty chats with News24 Investigative Journalist Kyle Cowan about the recent investigation that he conducted to uncover the identity the person behind an X account, which had been spreading and amplifying misleading narratives about the true state of crime in South Africa. Links to Cowan's articles, including the detailed investigative steps can be found below. Other articles mentioned during this recording can also be found in the links below: https://www.news24.com/investigations/x-boer-unmasked-the-ex-farmer-spreading-racism-lies-to-millions-including-musk-trump-20250429-0410 https://www.news24.com/investigations/x-boer-unmasked-how-we-traced-twatterbaas-from-coligny-to-gordons-bay-20250428 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-22-how-russia-uses-hybrid-warfare-to-amplify-its-narratives-in-the-south-african-discourse/

    58 min

  8. 31/03/2025

    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 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.

    28 min

  9. 30/01/2025

    What Meta's new fact checking policy means for the Global South

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the company would scale back its content moderation efforts and move to replace it with a community-notes system. This decision has been met with intense criticism from the international fact-checking community, who have claimed it will fuel the spread of disinformation on Meta's platforms. In this episode, CIIA Director Herman Wasserman is joined by Cayley Clifford, Deputy Chief Editor of Africa Check, and Kavisha Pillay, Executive Director of Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE), to discuss the implications of this new policy for Meta users in the Global South. Africa Check: https://africacheck.org/ CODE: https://www.code-sa.org/ Under the Influence is produced by the Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CIIA) at Stellenbosch University. https://ciia.africa/

    29 min
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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.

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