We now look at the rising problem of disinformation around xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Misinformation or unintentional inaccuracies, incorrect dates, mismatched photographs, videos and errors in translation around such attacks on foreign nationals have been taken as real news, to a point where it has incited more violence. This morning we will look at disinformation on social media which is deliberately used or often orchestrated in attempts to confuse or manipulate people through delivering dishonest information to them.

GUEST: Siphumelele Zondi, who is a Creator, Senior Producer and Anchor of Network, a Technology news programme on SABC, DSTV 404 and also a Journalism Lecturer at the Durban University of technology