Wesley Diphoko

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Unplugged and Unprepared: Could an Internet Shutdown Catch Us Off Guard?

Recently, visitors navigating to the official digital portal of the South African Presidency were met not with press statements or state announcements, but with a stark digital void. The website had been abruptly pulled offline. Within hours, a quiet pani... See more

fastcompany.co.za•Wesley Diphoko•Oct 26, 2026

Unplugged and unprepared: Could an internet shutdown catch us off guard?

thenational.co.za•Wesley Diphoko•Oct 26, 2026

Why the " Submit" button ruling matters for the future of Tech

The 'Submit' debate between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will change how we build systems from now onwards. When the pioneers of the digital age first envisaged moving administrative workflows onli... See more

thenational.co.za•Wesley Diphoko•Oct 20, 2026

How to stop misinformation and disinformation on social platforms?

Social media platforms have been accused of being hubs for misinformation and disinformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has now worsened the challenge. It is now possible to misinform people with AI images and videos. This has prompted a number of soci... See more

thenational.co.za•Wesley Diphoko•Oct 13, 2026

How to curb misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms?

Ever since the early days of Facebook and Twitter, social media platforms have grappled with the dark side of open connectivity: misinformation and disinformation. Now, the rise of artificial intelligence has dramatically escalated that challenge. With sy... See more

fastcompany.co.za•Wesley Diphoko•Oct 12, 2026

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