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UKZN Invitation to Webinar: Wed, 22 April 2020
April 17, 2020
Fake news is news that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread using traditional or social media
Communiqué from the Office of the Executive Director: Corporate Relations
The University of KwaZulu-Natal presents the 2nd in a series of Public Webinars
by Judge Zakeria Mohammed “Zak” Yacoob
Facilitated by: Professor Francesco Petruccione (UKZN)
Fake news is news that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread using traditional or social media. With most of the world’s population under lockdown and with easy access to smartphones, in an atmosphere where people are desperate for information, fake news is everywhere.
Anyone who creates or spreads fake news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now liable for prosecution.. The government has put mechanisms in place to enable it to act faster in curbing digital misinformation and fake news. We also need to remind South Africans that spreading fake news or misinformation about Covid-19 is a punishable offence.
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Time: 16h00 - 17h00
See invitation for more information.
Click here to RSVP.
Enquiries only : thakurpersads@ukzn.ac.za
Issued by
Normah Zondo
Executive Director: Corporate Relations (Acting)
