The 'commodification of influence' part 3: nano influencers
An investigation into South Africa's covert paid influence industry, focusing on nano influencers.
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The ‘commodification of influence’ part 2: mega influencers
A deeper look at the ‘mega influencers’ that drive South African discussions online, and offline.
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Influence operations in South Africa's 2024 National Elections
A discussion on influence operations spotted during South Africa's 2024 National Elections.
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The 'commodification of influence' part 1: industry overview
An investigation into the influence-for-hire industry in South Africa and its implications for democracy.
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How South Africa's MK Party continues the Guptabot legacy
A research report on how former South African president, Jacob Zuma's, MK Party co-opted an existing Radical Economic Transformation (RET) community.
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Online vigilance required as South Africa's 2024 elections approach
An op-ed discussing the influence landscape ahead of South Africa's 2024 elections.
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Influence operations in South Africa's 2024 elections (Feb)
An interview with Kyle Findlay on the South African mis- and disinformation landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
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The role that media plays in shaping national narratives
An analysis of how media ecosystems, both traditional and social, shape national dialogues and political dynamics in countries like Kenya and South Africa.
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Why are so many young South African voters disillusioned?
Insights into why young South Africans may not intend to vote, based on a chatbot survey.
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