Were South African ‘refugees’ to the US really ‘just a bunch of car guards’?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Were South African ‘refugees’ to the US ‘just a bunch of car guards’? https://bit.ly/car_guardsDo black farmers own “millions of hectares of land” and “approximately 50% of all the land area” in South Africa? https://bit.ly/sa_landCan mango seeds really cure fibroids? No, see a doctor instead. https://bit.ly/mango_fibroidsShould you trust social media ads for hospital cleaners in South Africa? No, they are a scam. https://bit.ly/cleaners_hospitalYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.
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Can you get a diabetes cure with ‘just a drop of inbox message’? Nope.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, a diabetes cure is not ‘just a drop of inbox message’ away – ignore social media posts claiming otherwise. https://bit.ly/diabetes_inboxNo, a ‘lemon, garlic drink’ won't treat high blood pressure – ignore this claim. https://bit.ly/garlic_lemonShould you eat MORE salt, going against common health advice? No! https://bit.ly/salt_vaccinesIs it true that ‘vaccines do not work’? Of course not, vaccines are safe and effective. https://bit.ly/salt_vaccinesYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.
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No, pap smears do not damage the cervix or have the potential to cause abnormal cell growth.
In this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”*, we look at four viral claims:Ignore this harmful claim - pap smears do not damage the cervix or have the potential to cause abnormal cell growth. https://bit.ly/papsmear_saCan drinking rosemary, cinnamon and turmeric tea lower blood sugar? Of course not, see a doctor instead.https://bit.ly/bloodsugar_lowCan eating a salted apple offer ‘instant headache relief’? No! Too much salt can be harmful. https://bit.ly/headacherelief_saltAre red jatropha leaves the next big thing for HIV. Nope. https://bit.ly/jatropha_hivYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.
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Are South African soldiers pawning their weapons in the DRC?
In this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”*, we look at four viral claims:No, South African soldiers in the DRC are not pawning their weapons in ‘Guns-for-Busfare Initiative’. https://bit.ly/southafrica_weaponsHave smartwatches been found to emit ‘dangerous levels’ of radiation? No! https://bit.ly/smartwatches_radiationShould you avoid biopsies, because they can cause cancer to spread? No, that’s risky. https://bit.ly/cancer_biopsyNo, this message claiming US president Donald Trump has been arrested won’t ‘attack your bank account’. https://bit.ly/trump_messageYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.
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This home remedy for diabetes is nothing new and not effective.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Will ginger and lemon cure diabetes? Of course not - this home remedy is nothing new and not effective. https://bit.ly/3Y38cn6No, there’s still no evidence for ‘seismic waves cards’ that will ‘hack your phone in 10 seconds’. https://bit.ly/4cAYP47Beware of job scams! South African retailer Woolworths only recruits through its official website. https://bit.ly/4ikLazhIs Capitec hiring ‘ATM assistance’ through Facebook? Nope, this is yet another job scam! https://bit.ly/4imiRjUYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.
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