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IN SHORT: Claims that South Africa’s government is “removing” English from public schools have been circulating on social media. This may be a misinterpretation of recent efforts to expand ...
IN SHORT: Social media posts about a R1,200 grant for HIV-positive people being introduced by the South African health department in 2026 are false. None of these rumours come from a reliable source, ...
As president Cyril Ramaphosa and members of parliament debated the state of the nation, various figures were shared to show ...
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IN SHORT: South African telecommunications company MTN is not offering a “Ramadan gift” through dodgy online links. Posts making this claim are looking for reach. The message includes a link to a ...
As South Africans prepare for the president’s annual address, we look at some of the figures he may highlight.
IN SHORT: Posts making the rounds on social media claim high blood pressure can be treated with a simple concoction made from red onions and spices. But there is no evidence for this and hypertension ...
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Veteran South African politician Zille clashed with radio host Anele Mdoda, making claims about water infrastructure in Johannesburg and Cape Town. We tested them for accuracy. Zille was correct about ...
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