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In this week’s africast we ask what could be done if the government kicks you off the web.

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The ten biggest VPN usage spikes of the year according to NordVPN

Internet censorship spiked in 2020 and this table from NordVPN shows how concerning that is.

Researchers find WeChat has been censoring coronavirus keywords

Research firm Citizen Lab says WeChat has been censoring keywords since as early as 1st January.

How the FPB Amendment Bill may hurt online content creators

The FPB Amendment Bill is on its way to becoming law. Online content creators and platform holders should be very worried indeed.

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Press Freedom in SA improving despite censorship threats

Norway is ranked the country with the most press freedom, while North Korea has the least free press.

Government is looking at regulating social media

State Security Minister David Mahlobo says the government wants to stop the spread of misinformation. Uh-huh.

How to check if your internet connection is being watched

There’s a new smartphone app that can tell you if there is somebody looking over your shoulder online.

Rands, not censorship, may be behind the SABC axing prime time news

The SABC’s request to Icasa that it be allowed to decide when prime time news is broadcast may have less to do with censorship and more to do with money.

FPB’s Bill could ruin online gaming in South Africa

If an online distributor failed to register with the FPB after the Bill has been passed, it would simply block internet access to the service like Steam.

Hlaudi Motsoeneng defiant in the face of SABC’s critics

SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has dismissed recent criticism of the public broadcaster as ‘noise’.

Muthambi’s refusal to “meddle” in SABC’s affairs is a blatant abdication of duty

The Department of Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, has washed her hands of the recent goings on at the SABC.

#SABC has ’til midnight to defend against paying for Labour Court case

The SABC must tell the Labour Court why it should not be liable for legal costs incurred during the case involving four previously dismissed journalists.

Communications minister Faith Muthambi is proud of the SABC

Faith Muthambi has finally spoken about the developments at the SABC and contradicted the ruling party.

Solidarity and BEMAWU: #SABC finally did the right thing

Although BEMAWU is happy with the decision, it’s concerned about the legal costs incurred for its court application and wants the SABC to foot the bill.