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Are We Fact? #RDA2020

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The Fast and Furious isn’t just the title of a movie, it is also a representation of the way news and information moves in the digital age. When does a Newsroom pull the plug on a story or push through? What are the trends in Africa when it comes to alternative facts and the manipulation of news? This session goes to the heart of fact checking on the continent.
16 Jul 2020 English South Africa Education · Technology

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