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South Africa: Minister's Social Media Aims 'Not Good' - Analyst
News24Wire, 7 March 2017
State Security Minister David Mahlobo's intentions to regulate social media are "not good", political analyst Ralph Mathekga said on Tuesday. Read more »
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South Africa: Social Media Regulations Threaten Democracy - R2K, DA
News24Wire, 7 March 2017
The Right2Know Campaign (R2K) and the Democratic Alliance on Tuesday lashed out at State Security Minister David Mahlobo, who at the weekend said the regulation of social media in… Read more »
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South Africa: Twitterati Hit Back At Mahlobo With #HandsOffSocialMedia
News24Wire, 6 March 2017
Twitter users have taken a stand against the possible regulation of social media, by using the trending hashtag #HandsOffSocialMedia. Read more »
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South Africa: Social Media Could Be Regulated - Security Minister
News24Wire, 5 March 2017
The regulation of social media, in light of issues including the spread of fake news and scams, is being considered, says Minister of State Security David Mahlobo. Read more »
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South Africa: Counter-Intelligence Working Against 'Regime Change' - Minister
News24Wire, 5 March 2017
Minister of State Security David Mahlobo says attempts at regime change in South Africa are happening. Read more »
South African Minister on 'Regime Change', Social Media Control
Minister of State Security David Mahlobo has stated in a press briefing that counter-intelligence is working against "attempts at regime change" and that regulation of social media is under consideration to curb the spread of "fake news".
