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Photo claiming to show Ugandan pupils writing exams seated on the ground was taken in South Sudan

IN SHORT: A photo has been posted to Facebook with the claim it shows Ugandan primary school pupils writing exams while seated outside on the bare ground. But the photo is from South Sudan. A photo is ...
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#AnambraGovernorship election: Offences that could land voters in trouble with the law

Anambra’s 2021 governor election saw issues related to administration and security, and electoral malpractice in the form of ...
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No, viral photo doesn’t show Mozambican woman arrested in Johannesburg, despite endorsement by untrustworthy sources and chatbot

A photograph of a woman dressed in orange struggling with another woman in police uniform has been widely shared in South ...
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Africa Check and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung advance information integrity through journalism fellowship

Over two weeks, fellows will immerse themselves in Africa Check’s culture of editorial precision, learning how to verify ...
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Ignore social media posts claiming Tanzanian activist Tundu Lissu was acquitted of treason charges

BREAKING: Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu has won his treason case against the Government. The Supreme Court of Tanzania has acquitted him of all ...
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‘Viral video’ does not show late South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s fall from Paris hotel

IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims there is footage of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, falling to his death from a hotel in Paris, France. But the thumbnail of the supposed video is ...
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Is Cape Town South Africa's second most dangerous city? Here's what the numbers show

There’s no denying that murder rates in South Africa are high. But two bold claims published by the widely read Guardian newspaper still caught our attention. The newspaper said that South Africa’s ...
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FACTSHEET: Nigeria rebases its economy again – here’s what sets it apart

We believe that everyone needs the facts. You can republish the text of this article free of charge, both online and in print. However, we ask that you pay attention to these simple guidelines. In a ...
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Do white farmers produce most of our key crops? Unpacking viral claims about South African agriculture

As white South Africans made headlines for entering the US as refugees, online claims about their contribution to farming back home went viral. But much like the refugee narrative itself, any numbers ...
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‘Death, death, death’: setting the record straight on Trump’s South Africa farm murder spectacle

South African billionaire Johann Rupert, US president Donald Trump (May 2025) There is no evidence to back billionaire Johann Rupert’s claim that undocumented foreigners are mainly behind farm murders ...
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No, bitter leaf cannot cure malaria – ignore dangerous claims and seek verified medical treatment

According to posts doing the rounds on Facebook in South Africa, bitter leaf is rich in quinine, a compound which can “cure malaria”. “It ...
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This ginger and lemon concoction doesn’t change anything – diabetes is still incurable

IN SHORT: Don’t believe this video claiming to have a cure for diabetes. Its home remedies are nothing new and not effective. While diabetes can be managed in various ways, it can’t be cured. “Say ...