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Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) says misinformation and disinformation are not only a threat to democracy but also to the sustainability of credible news media.

To counter the risk of deepfakes, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in collaboration with Media Monitoring Africa, has launched an initiative called Padre.

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Media Monitoring Africa is also playing a role by launching the 411, a whistleblower tool to combat misinformation.

To counter the risk of deep fakes, the IEC, in collaboration with Media Monitoring Africa, has launched an initiative called Padre.

Makume admitted Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and the Campaign for Free Expression who applied to be joined as amici curiae.

In November, the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) wrote to the portfolio committee calling for the bill to be scrapped based on their.

REAL411 alerts of disinformation dangers as South Africa gears up for 2024 elections, urging awareness and action against misinformation.

The Director of Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird says media houses in South Africa are crucial in ensuring a healthy democracy.

Social media platforms are asked to work with the South African news media to co-create a conducive information environment for the upcoming elections.

Meta also launched a global campaign to help raise awareness about these scammers and what people can do to avoid them, working with safety organisations around the world,.

Three influential organisations have criticised the new Bill.

However, Gungubele has defended the bill, arguing that it was geared at addressing the challenges faced by the public broadcaster and ensure its sustainability.

“Real411 takes proactive measures against disinformation. Upon careful review of any reported complaint indicating disinformation or misinformation, the Commission promptly notifies the relevant online platform.

Media Monitoring Africa Director, William Bird says the SABC Bill is fundamentally flawed.

William Brid, director at Media Monitoring Africa painted a grim picture of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be hugely problematic.

Media Monitoring Africa Head of Programmes Thandi Smith has recognised government’s role in supporting and promoting media freedom while reflecting of the 30 years of media freedom in the country.

Media Monitoring Africa’s William Bird told Rapport that he had heard a billion rand had been earmarked for the service and questioned the need for a new platform.

Although the GCIS did not confirm how much the project would cost, Media Monitoring Africa’s William Bird said that the project has a R1 billion budget.

The director of Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird, told News24 that misinformation surrounding the recent conflict was "worse than anything we have seen before".