This Is The Darkest Online Crisis South Africa Has Ever Faced | Politically Aweh Podcast

In this raw conversation, social media Law Expert Emma Sadleir reveals the terrifying reality behind anonymous WhatsApp channels, deepfakes, and sextortion targeting South African youth.

Emma recently won TWO court orders against Meta in one week, forcing them to hand over the identities of perpetrators hiding behind anonymous accounts. She breaks down the gendered nature of online harm, explains why SA police are "wholly ill-equipped" to handle these cases, and shares which app she'd delete forever (hint: it's not the one you'd expect). 

Plus, she reveals why pornography as sex education is creating a generation of misogynistic behavior and what we can do about it.
Digital violence is an extension of gender-based violence, and we all have a role to play in protecting our children and holding perpetrators accountable.

If you or someone you know is affected by gender-based violence, hope and help are within reach. 

You are not alone—there are people, communities, and services ready to help.

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