How did an encrypted messaging app become a force in global politics and activism?  WhatsApp in the World uncovers how promised privacy can collide with political influence, shaping everything from elections to daily life. Join us for the second event in the Department of Journalism’s Book Launch series with co-editor Prof Herman Wasserman, as he unpacks the fascinating contradictions of “lived encryption” and its impact on activism, disinformation, and privacy.

Date :27 August 2025

Time: 17:00 to 19:00

Venue:  Stellenbosch University  Department of Journalism.

Light refreshments will be available.

For queries, email journalism@sun.ac.za #BookLaunch #WhatsAppInTheWorld #StelliesJourn