VENUE: Conference 1 – Women’s Jail
Date: 22 March 2025 | Time: 10:00 – 11:30 | Presented by: Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE)
Defending Democracy: Navigating Online Spaces Responsibly in the Age of Disinformation.
Defending Democracy in the Digital Age
In this workshop attendees will be provided with training and information from the Campaign on Digital Literacy (CODE), on the skills required by members of the public and activists in building resilience while navigating the online ecosystem in a time when disinformation is rife on numerous social media platforms.
Kavisha Pillay
Founding director CODE
Kavisha Pillay is a social justice activist and the founding director of the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE). With a strong background in transparency, good governance, and accountability, Kavisha has built mass mobilisation campaigns, published various research reports, and developed innovative civic tech platforms aimed at improving public engagement in the fight against corruption. In her current role, Kavisha is working on finding ways to hold Big Tech accountable for the ethical and safety implications of their platforms, ranging from data privacy breaches and unchecked disinformation to algorithmic biases that reinforce inequalities.
Motlatsi Komote
Head of Research and Programmes at CODE
Motlatsi Komote is the Head of Research and Programmes at the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE), who provides strategic leadership and oversight for research and programmatic activities related to digital ethics. Over the course of her career, Motlatsi has dedicated herself to the fight for democratisation, human rights and good governance in South Africa. In this regard, she has previously served as the Chairperson of the BJC and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children.

