Jessica Radcliffe orca attack is completely fake: Here’s why
A viral video claiming that marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was killed by an orca has been proven false, with no evidence the person or the park in question even exist.
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Limpopo ‘Human Biltong Kiosk’ owners spark outrage
A biltong shop in Lephalale named after its owners’ surname, Human, caused alarm when visitors misread the name as referring to human meat.
Travel
SAA clears the air on viral video showing air hostess in suspicious exchange [video]
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and lacks verified context, following an internal investigation.
News
Health Minister responds to misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine
During the fake interview, Abdool Karim is depicted as making claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing harm and resulting in fatalities.
Local
Speculation mounts on Presley Chweneyagae cause of death
Following the sudden passing of actor Presley Chweneyagae, online rumours claim he was poisoned, but his family has cleared the air on his cause of death.
News
SASSA issues update on EasyPay method
SASSA has shot down reports of a partnership with EasyPay Everywhere. Here is what the social security agency confirmed.
News
Rand Water rubbishes reports of ‘poisoned’ Vaal water
The chain messages, which have spread rapidly on platforms like WhatsApp, claim that residents should avoid drinking or cooking with tap water due to a supposed poisoning incident involving “Indians pouring poison” into the dam.
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Who is Minahil Malik? – TikToker goes viral after explicit video leaks online
Pakistani TikTok star Minahil Malik addresses viral explicit video leak, claiming the footage is fake and lodging a formal complaint with the FIA.
Crime
Correctional services clears the air on Musa Khawula death hoax
Correctional Services debunked rumours of Musa Khawula’s death, confirming that he is alive and serving his 60-day sentence.
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Is King Charles III dead? – Here’s everything we know
Reports claiming King Charles III is dead circulated in Russian media, causing global confusion. Here’s a detailed look at the claims and the truth behind them.
News
SAA shoots down OR Tambo Airport ‘incursion’ incident as fake news [video]
South African Airways (SAA) has dismissed claims of a runway incursion incident at OR Tambo Airport as misinformation.
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Palmview Primary bomb scare forces school evacuation
KZN authorities reacted swiftly to a hoax bomb scare at Palmview Primary School.
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Khanyisile Dhlomo admits to falsely accusing ex Charlie Stacks of abuse
Instagram influencer Khanyisile Dhlomo admits to falsely accusing her ex, Charlie Stacks, of abuse
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Thabo Mbeki Foundation reacts to reports of the former president’s death
Amidst widespread rumours of his death, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation has confirmed that former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive and in good health.
News
Daily Sun reluctantly apologises for falsely accusing Mbuyiseni Ndlozi of rape
On Tuesday, three months after the ruling, the celeb gossip paper published an apology to Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi ‘for the reputational damages as well as emotional distress that the aforementioned publications caused.’
Technology
SA Presidency challenges Meta to address misinformation
Speaking at the Meta for Government engagement on Wednesday, the Minister decried Meta’s platforms that are still flooded with fake news and misinformation.
International
Watch: Steve and Marjorie Harvey shoot down ‘foolish’ cheating rumours [video]
Steve and Marjorie Harvey stepped up to categorically dispel the cheating rumours swirling around their 16-year marriage.
Crime
Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
Technology
AI-generated image of ‘fake’ Pentagon bombing affects stocks
The image of the fake Pentagon bombing spread rapidly across various social media accounts, triggering a brief dip in the stock market.
Crime
AKA murder update: Durban police respond to ‘smoking gun’ reports
Durban police blasted the media for ‘formulating uncorroborated allegations for the sole reason of triggering a reaction or solicit commentary from the police.’
Viral
SABC rubbishes car radio licence statement as hoax
SABC made it clear it has no plans to charge motorists an annual radio licence fee.
Viral
Fact check: Ramaphosa ‘family meeting’ clip is a hoax [video]
Internet trolls used deepfake technology to clone Ramaphosa in this hoax ‘family meeting’.
News
Yanga Chief blasts ‘thirsty’ Nota for spreading AKA death conspiracy theories
Yanga Chief made it abundantly clear that AKA did not respect Nota when he was alive.
News
Trolls target Young MA with pregnancy rumours [photo]
Internet trolls are spreading doctored images of Young MA, claiming the rapper is pregnant. Here’s how she reacted.
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3D model depicting Vin Diesel as ‘Adam’ goes viral
Vin Diesel’s famous phrase, ‘I got family’makes a lot of sense now that we have an idea of what Adam may have looked like.
Health for Dummies
Fake news alert: HSRC data collectors are not robbing communities
The HSRC’s Acting CEO, Professor Leickness Simbayi, reassured members of the public that there was no truth in the circulating malicious messages.
News
Tracy Smith calls Felix Hlophe abuse rumours fake news [video]
Tracy Smith called out Musa Khawula for spreading fake news.
Viral
Woodmead police clear the air around New Cafe kidnapping rumours
The police were quick to dismiss the false claims made in the viral tweet.
News
Blue Mbombo blasts murder-accused blogger over fake claims
Blue Mbombo made it clear Musa Khawula’s claims are false.
Viral
Nyanga Engen robbery was not ‘real’: Here’s what we know
At first glance, one can easily believe what they see.