Does this video show late South African ambassador's fall from a Paris hotel?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Does this ‘viral video’ show late South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s fall from a Paris hotel? https://bit.ly/mthethwa_videoHas Mthethwa’s ‘killer’ been arrested in Paris? https://bit.ly/mthethwa_saIgnore posts claiming a homemade drink can ‘flush out’ kidney stones; see a doctor instead. https://bit.ly/kidney_stones_cureIt’s a scam: South African minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is not sponsoring data giveaway. https://bit.ly/ntshavheni_giveawayYour 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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Does Cape Town have “one of the lowest wastages of water in the world”?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Does Cape Town have “one of the lowest wastages of water in the world”? https://bit.ly/sa_watercrisisDoes Johannesburg lose almost 50% of its water? https://bit.ly/sa_watercrisisThis viral image of South African politician Kenny Kunene with a gang-style tattoo is manipulated. https://bit.ly/kenny_kuneneNo, soaking your right hand in cold water won't cure your headache. https://bit.ly/coldwater_headacheYour 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 the Department of Health helping migrants with ‘medical treatment’ at their homes?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, South Africa’s Department of Health is not helping migrants with ‘medical treatment’ at their homes. https://bit.ly/medical_treatmentDoes this video show South African health workers celebrating after migrants were denied access to their hospital? Nope. https://bit.ly/health_workersNo, South African radio host Penny Ntuli is not under arrest for twerking, this video of the president saying so is AI generated. https://bit.ly/ntuli_arrestIs South African mining company Exxaro offering learnerships with free accommodation and meals? Of course not. https://africacheck.info/exxaro_learnershipsYour 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, this old trespassing claim is still false.
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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