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Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you.
💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate
Viral posts claim popular South African tourist destinations Jeffreys Bay and the Garden Route are being turned into “refugee camps” for 120 000 “Muslim refugees”. That’s completely FALSE, and the posts play on prejudice and Islamophobia.
https://africacheck.info/JBay_Refugees
https://africacheck.info/JBay_Refugees
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Viral posts claim popular South African tourist destinations Jeffreys Bay and the Garden Route are being turned into “refugee camps” for 120 000 “Muslim refugees”. That’s completely FALSE, and the posts play on prejudice and Islamophobia.
https://africacheck.info/JBay_Refugees
https://africacheck.info/JBay_Refugees
🩺 Battling with pelvic pain or endometriosis? See a doctor – DON’T listen to dodgy advice about castor oil tampons. It won’t help, and it might even put you at risk.
https://africacheck.info/castor_oil_tampon
https://africacheck.info/castor_oil_tampon
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🩺 Battling with pelvic pain or endometriosis? See a doctor – DON’T listen to dodgy advice about castor oil tampons. It won’t help, and it might even put you at risk.
https://africacheck.info/castor_oil_tampon
https://africacheck.info/castor_oil_tampon
🥃 Curing HIV with whiskey? Absolutely not. There are still no proven cures for the infection, and this garlic-whiskey mixture doesn’t change that. Here’s how we know.
https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🥃 Curing HIV with whiskey? Absolutely not. There are still no proven cures for the infection, and this garlic-whiskey mixture doesn’t change that. Here’s how we know.
https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
A viral poster in memoriam of the children who died in Monday’s Vanderbijlpark crash is FAKE, and the Gauteng Department of Education has warned against sharing AI-generated/fabricated images.
https://africacheck.info/school_transport_crash
https://africacheck.info/school_transport_crash
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A viral poster in memoriam of the children who died in Monday’s Vanderbijlpark crash is FAKE, and the Gauteng Department of Education has warned against sharing AI-generated/fabricated images.
https://africacheck.info/school_transport_crash
https://africacheck.info/school_transport_crash
Think twice before trusting that viral health hack. This week, we’re helping you separate myths from medicine.
Check out our fact-check on for a real example: https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
Check out our fact-check on for a real example: https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
January 23, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Think twice before trusting that viral health hack. This week, we’re helping you separate myths from medicine.
Check out our fact-check on for a real example: https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
Check out our fact-check on for a real example: https://africacheck.info/alcohol_HIV_cure
❓This week, we answer a question about crime that submitted through #InfoFinder: "How many people are killed in South Africa daily?"
📊 According to the latest crime statistics, 5,794 murders were reported between July-September 2025. An average of 63 people were murdered per day in this period.
📊 According to the latest crime statistics, 5,794 murders were reported between July-September 2025. An average of 63 people were murdered per day in this period.
January 23, 2026 at 8:05 AM
❓This week, we answer a question about crime that submitted through #InfoFinder: "How many people are killed in South Africa daily?"
📊 According to the latest crime statistics, 5,794 murders were reported between July-September 2025. An average of 63 people were murdered per day in this period.
📊 According to the latest crime statistics, 5,794 murders were reported between July-September 2025. An average of 63 people were murdered per day in this period.
🚨 Harmful content online affects real people, but silencing voices isn’t the answer.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
January 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM
🚨 Harmful content online affects real people, but silencing voices isn’t the answer.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
Frantic online warnings that South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has been earmarked to become a "refugee camp" are FALSE.
These messages aren't spreading because there is any truth to their claims, but they ARE stoking prejudice, Islamophobia, and potential violence.
These messages aren't spreading because there is any truth to their claims, but they ARE stoking prejudice, Islamophobia, and potential violence.
South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has not been declared a refuge for tens of thousands of refugees but false information may stoke Islamophobia
The claim that South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay will soon host roughly 120,000 refugees has been widely shared on Facebook, X and Whats...
africacheck.info
January 20, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Frantic online warnings that South African tourist hotspot Jeffreys Bay has been earmarked to become a "refugee camp" are FALSE.
These messages aren't spreading because there is any truth to their claims, but they ARE stoking prejudice, Islamophobia, and potential violence.
These messages aren't spreading because there is any truth to their claims, but they ARE stoking prejudice, Islamophobia, and potential violence.
That family group.
That forwarded voice note.
That “URGENT” message.
FactWrap helps you check it before you share it.
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👉 Join: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA
That forwarded voice note.
That “URGENT” message.
FactWrap helps you check it before you share it.
📲 Get fast, verified facts on WhatsApp.
👉 Join: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 AM
That family group.
That forwarded voice note.
That “URGENT” message.
FactWrap helps you check it before you share it.
📲 Get fast, verified facts on WhatsApp.
👉 Join: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA
That forwarded voice note.
That “URGENT” message.
FactWrap helps you check it before you share it.
📲 Get fast, verified facts on WhatsApp.
👉 Join: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA
🚨 Harmful content online affects real people, but silencing voices isn’t the answer.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
January 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🚨 Harmful content online affects real people, but silencing voices isn’t the answer.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Johannesburg & Cape Town.
🎉 Hello 2026! While we might still be easing into the new year – misinformation isn’t.
❓Got a question you want answered or looking for specific information on Africa? Head to our Info Finder tool.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
❓Got a question you want answered or looking for specific information on Africa? Head to our Info Finder tool.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
🎉 Hello 2026! While we might still be easing into the new year – misinformation isn’t.
❓Got a question you want answered or looking for specific information on Africa? Head to our Info Finder tool.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
❓Got a question you want answered or looking for specific information on Africa? Head to our Info Finder tool.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
A viral reel claims that lemon, water and sugar will relieve burning urination which is often linked to urinary tract infections. But the medical evidence for this is limited, and the symptom may signal a more serious condition. africacheck.info/burning_urin...
No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead
“Feeling that burning sensation when you pee? Try this simple natural home remedy using lemon and water,” reads the caption of a reel on Facebook. The ...
africacheck.info
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
A viral reel claims that lemon, water and sugar will relieve burning urination which is often linked to urinary tract infections. But the medical evidence for this is limited, and the symptom may signal a more serious condition. africacheck.info/burning_urin...
🩺 A health claim you shouldn’t believe.
Posts claiming that a mixture of red onions and spices can cure high blood pressure have been circulating online.
There’s no evidence this works — and ignoring hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
Posts claiming that a mixture of red onions and spices can cure high blood pressure have been circulating online.
There’s no evidence this works — and ignoring hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
No evidence mixture of onion, cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon can cure hypertension – seek verified health advice instead
According to a claim posted on a Facebook page with over 1.5 million followers, people can reduce their high blood pressure “within 30 minutes” by drin...
africacheck.info
January 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
🩺 A health claim you shouldn’t believe.
Posts claiming that a mixture of red onions and spices can cure high blood pressure have been circulating online.
There’s no evidence this works — and ignoring hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
Posts claiming that a mixture of red onions and spices can cure high blood pressure have been circulating online.
There’s no evidence this works — and ignoring hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
Behind the Facts dives into the world of fact-checkers working against waves of misinformation.
Across 6 episodes, we chatted to teams who use AI tools, community school clubs, radio dramas and deep investigative work to protect truth under real pressure.
👉 africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
Across 6 episodes, we chatted to teams who use AI tools, community school clubs, radio dramas and deep investigative work to protect truth under real pressure.
👉 africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
January 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Behind the Facts dives into the world of fact-checkers working against waves of misinformation.
Across 6 episodes, we chatted to teams who use AI tools, community school clubs, radio dramas and deep investigative work to protect truth under real pressure.
👉 africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
Across 6 episodes, we chatted to teams who use AI tools, community school clubs, radio dramas and deep investigative work to protect truth under real pressure.
👉 africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
📚☕ Chill time = reading & podcasts!
Our researchers share their top books and audio picks to keep your curiosity fuelled as you relax: africacheck.info/holiday_reads
Our researchers share their top books and audio picks to keep your curiosity fuelled as you relax: africacheck.info/holiday_reads
The fact-checker’s guide to great holiday reads
Here’s how to make better sense of the world, on the beach. We share our top picks of books and podcasts.
africacheck.info
December 29, 2025 at 5:27 AM
📚☕ Chill time = reading & podcasts!
Our researchers share their top books and audio picks to keep your curiosity fuelled as you relax: africacheck.info/holiday_reads
Our researchers share their top books and audio picks to keep your curiosity fuelled as you relax: africacheck.info/holiday_reads
🎄💬 Family dinners this December: the perfect place for fact-checkers to shine … or quietly roll their eyes. Want to keep the peace AND bust misinformation? Our guide has our top tips for navigating holiday debates without starting a family feud. africacheck.org/fact-checks/...
The fact-checker’s guide to family gatherings
Holidays mean rest, good food… and heated debates with family members. How do you set the facts straight and still keep your cool? Here are three tips.
africacheck.org
December 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
🎄💬 Family dinners this December: the perfect place for fact-checkers to shine … or quietly roll their eyes. Want to keep the peace AND bust misinformation? Our guide has our top tips for navigating holiday debates without starting a family feud. africacheck.org/fact-checks/...
This time of year, we think about the people who matter most – our families, our neighbours and our communities. 💛
Misinformation puts all of them at risk. But with your support, we can push back.
🎁 Give the gift of truth this holiday season: africacheck.org/donate
Misinformation puts all of them at risk. But with your support, we can push back.
🎁 Give the gift of truth this holiday season: africacheck.org/donate
December 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This time of year, we think about the people who matter most – our families, our neighbours and our communities. 💛
Misinformation puts all of them at risk. But with your support, we can push back.
🎁 Give the gift of truth this holiday season: africacheck.org/donate
Misinformation puts all of them at risk. But with your support, we can push back.
🎁 Give the gift of truth this holiday season: africacheck.org/donate
6 episodes.
6 challenges.
One message: truth doesn’t defend itself – we do.
🎧 Our “Behind the Facts” 2025 wrap-up episode is out now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
#BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters
6 challenges.
One message: truth doesn’t defend itself – we do.
🎧 Our “Behind the Facts” 2025 wrap-up episode is out now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
#BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
6 episodes.
6 challenges.
One message: truth doesn’t defend itself – we do.
🎧 Our “Behind the Facts” 2025 wrap-up episode is out now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
#BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters
6 challenges.
One message: truth doesn’t defend itself – we do.
🎧 Our “Behind the Facts” 2025 wrap-up episode is out now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
#BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters
As we get closer to the end of 2025, and the beginning of 2026, online users might find themselves looking for online learnerships or jobs.
But it's important to be careful of what's online. Follow our tips so you don’t get caught out.
But it's important to be careful of what's online. Follow our tips so you don’t get caught out.
December 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
As we get closer to the end of 2025, and the beginning of 2026, online users might find themselves looking for online learnerships or jobs.
But it's important to be careful of what's online. Follow our tips so you don’t get caught out.
But it's important to be careful of what's online. Follow our tips so you don’t get caught out.
Claims circulating on social media suggest high blood pressure can be treated with a simple concoction of red onions and spices. But there is no evidence for this and untreated hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
No evidence mixture of onion, cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon can cure hypertension – seek verified health advice instead
According to a claim posted on a Facebook page with over 1.5 million followers, people can reduce their high blood pressure “within 30 minutes” by drin...
africacheck.info
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Claims circulating on social media suggest high blood pressure can be treated with a simple concoction of red onions and spices. But there is no evidence for this and untreated hypertension can be dangerous. africacheck.info/hypertension...
🎙️ In 2025, “Behind the Facts” went where misinformation hits hardest — shrinking funding, manipulative algorithms and attacks on trust, from social media feeds to conflict zones.
What we learned? Resilience, innovation and collaboration still win. africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
What we learned? Resilience, innovation and collaboration still win. africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
December 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🎙️ In 2025, “Behind the Facts” went where misinformation hits hardest — shrinking funding, manipulative algorithms and attacks on trust, from social media feeds to conflict zones.
What we learned? Resilience, innovation and collaboration still win. africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
What we learned? Resilience, innovation and collaboration still win. africacheck.info/behind_the_f...
🌍 In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
🎧 Listen now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
🎧 Listen now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🌍 In this episode of #BehindTheFacts, we speak to Lanre Olagunju of CheckClimate Africa about how African fact-checkers are shaping the climate conversation — and busting myths that distort it.
🎧 Listen now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
🎧 Listen now: africacheck.info/m/behind-the...
🌍 18 December marks International Migrants Day, which raises awareness about the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world and highlights the increasingly complex environment of migration.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🌍 18 December marks International Migrants Day, which raises awareness about the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world and highlights the increasingly complex environment of migration.
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
🔍 Explore key facts with Africa Check’s Info Finder: africacheck.org/infofinder
Just because a health claim mentions “research” doesn’t mean it’s proven. Many popular remedies start with lab studies — testing on cells or animals — but never make it to safe, effective medicines for humans.
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Just because a health claim mentions “research” doesn’t mean it’s proven. Many popular remedies start with lab studies — testing on cells or animals — but never make it to safe, effective medicines for humans.
Africa Check’s Alphonce Shiundu joined a panel on “Systemic Distortion and Fragility” to unpack Kenya’s evolving digital information landscape, hosted by @BarazLAB and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
December 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Africa Check’s Alphonce Shiundu joined a panel on “Systemic Distortion and Fragility” to unpack Kenya’s evolving digital information landscape, hosted by @BarazLAB and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.