For Facts’ Sake Ep1: Beyond Cynicism: Empowering Young South Africans as Critical Media Consumers

Update: 2025-07-04

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Misinformation is increasingly threatening public discourse, including on South African university campuses. A new study has found that students either become discerning media users or develop a deep cynicism. In this first episode of For Facts’ Sake, we investigate effective strategies for teaching misinformation literacy.

Read the full study here:

https://cinia.africa/cynical-or-critical-media-consumers-exploring-the-misinformation-literacy-needs-of-south-african-youth/

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For Facts’ Sake Ep1: Beyond Cynicism: Empowering Young South Africans as Critical Media Consumers

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For Facts’ Sake Ep1: Beyond Cynicism: Empowering Young South Africans as Critical Media Consumers

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For Facts’ Sake Ep1: Beyond Cynicism: Empowering Young South Africans as Critical Media Consumers