In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, this old trespassing claim is still false. South Africa hasn’t scrapped your right to self-defence. https://bit.ly/trespassing_lawThis video of a uniformed man calling for the removal of politicians is not from the South African army. https://bit.ly/sandf_politiciansWill drinking garlic, ginger, cloves and cinnamon ‘tea’ cure diabetes? https://bit.ly/cure_diabetes_drinkHas the retirement age been raised to 67 for government employees in South Africa? https://bit.ly/retirement_ageYour 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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Special episode alert: We take a deep dive into AI videos and Google’s Veo 3 model
On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into AI videos and Google’s Veo 3 model, looking at:The potential for misinformation.Examples of fake content.Tips on debunking AI-generated videos, including by Veo.Your 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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What are the facts about WhatsApp’s ‘advanced chat privacy’? We checked.
In this special episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at three viral claims:You may have seen a widely-shared claim on WhatsApp’s ‘advanced chat privacy’, but the viral warning is wrong and we’ll dive deep into the facts. https://bit.ly/advanced_privacyFake news alert: Namibia’s presidency debunks claims of a ‘rejected proposal’ of a contraceptive trial in the country. https://bit.ly/namibia_contraceptiveVoice cloning is real but you can’t unlock a face ID simply with a photo. https://bit.ly/face_idYour 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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Is a South African mining company offering learnerships or training via a dodgy link? Nope!
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, mining company Sibanye-Stillwater is not offering learnerships or training via a dodgy link. https://bit.ly/stillwater_sibanyeIs South African billionaire Johann Rupert giving out cash grants? Of course not. https://bit.ly/rupert_scamScam alert: Ignore fake social media ads for ambulance assistants training. https://bit.ly/ambulance_trainingIs South African retailer Ackermans hiring part-time workers through social media? Nope! https://bit.ly/ackermans_scamYour 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, you can't cure blocked fallopian tubes or endometriosis with this simple herbal mixture.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, mixture of guava leaves, ginseng root, ginger and lemons can’t cure blocked fallopian tubes or endometriosis! https://bit.ly/fibroids_endoDeepfake alert: This AI-generated video falsely portrays well-known health expert criticising Covid-19 vaccines. https://bit.ly/ai_covid_videoDid a South African family really move into broken army chopper? Nope, it's satire. https://bit.ly/army_chopperNo, this viral video of a lion ransacking supermarket is not real. https://bit.ly/lion_supermarketYour 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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