PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.
Nicole Tau A viral social media claim alleging that South Africa has accused neighbouring Lesotho of possessing nuclear weapons and is seeking intervention from the United States is FALSE. Investigations by CheckDesk, a fact-checking platform at MISA Lesotho, reveal...
Nicole Tau A Facebook page with 1 million followers, South Africa Daily, on 6 June 2025 shared a video claiming it showed ‘Lesotho citizens trying to cross borders to South Africa.’ The footage depicts hundreds of people pressed against each other, suggesting mass...
By Nicole Tau A viral post claims that Earth's aphelion, the point farthest from the sun, hits on 2 May 2025, plunging us into the coldest spell on record from July through August, and that this chill will trigger an onslaught of flu, coughs, and breathing problems...
By Lerato Lebakae As newsrooms race to keep pace with an ever‑accelerating information cycle, AI has become both a powerful ally and a formidable threat. Its tools can instantly flag dubious claims and verify images, yet those same technologies also fuel...
