UNESCO sounds alarm over online threats to SA’s democracy and public safety
A new study backed by UNESCO and the European Union has raised concerns about the growing impact of online harms in South Africa, warning that disinformation, technology-facilitated abuse and xenophobic narratives are posing serious risks to democracy, public safety and social cohesion.
Disinformation campaigns According to the study, coordinated online activity and disinformation campaigns can undermine public trust in democratic processes and limit access to reliable information.
The report, launched this week, identifies three key areas of concern: threats to election integrity, online gender-based violence and the spread of xenophobic misinformation.
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