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🔍 Africa's first independent fact-checking organisation in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria & Senegal. Get the facts: africacheck.info/m/fact-check-HQ

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🧟‍♀️ #ZombieClaim: No, paracetamol pills stamped P-500 do not contain Machupo virus. This old hoax is still FALSE. africacheck.info/paracetamol_ma…

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🚨 The internet is bursting with health ads and advice — but not all of it is safe or true. From fake products to miracle cures and dodgy home remedies, scams are everywhere. 💡 Want to protect your health and your wallet? Here’s how to spot a scam before it does harm.

🚨 The internet is bursting with health ads and advice — but not all of it is safe or true. From fake products to miracle cures and dodgy home remedies, scams are everywhere.

💡 Want to protect your health and your wallet? Here’s how to spot a scam before it does harm.
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A viral Facebook post advertises a paid training programme for ambulance assistants across South Africa. But there are multiple signs the advert is a scam. africacheck.info/ambulance_assi…

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🦁 A bizarre video that appears to show a #lion helping itself to the butchery aisle in a supermarket has been widely shared across social media. Don't be fooled – the video is #AI generated. africacheck.info/sa_lion

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🚁 Stories about a family using a South African National Defence Force “broken chopper” as a house are false. Originally published by a clearly labelled satire site, this story has been reposted without its original context. africacheck.info/sandf_helicopt…

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#ICYMI: We’re looking at all things #ArtificialIntelligence. 👉 How does AI work on WhatsApp & social media? 👉 How can you tell if a video, image or voice note was created/edited by AI? 👉 Top tips to avoid falling for AI-driven scams. @volumeafrica @africacheck

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Think that viral video looks a little too perfect? 👀 Sometimes what’s left out tells you more than what’s shown. 📲 Always dig deeper before hitting share. #TipOfTheWeek #FactCheck #AIcontent

Think that viral video looks a little too perfect? 👀

Sometimes what’s left out tells you more than what’s shown.

📲 Always dig deeper before hitting share.

#TipOfTheWeek #FactCheck #AIcontent
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A video circulating online appears to show a lion devouring meat in a grocery store. Don’t fall for it - the video is AI-generated. africacheck.info/sa_lion

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A viral Facebook post advertises a paid training programme for ambulance assistants across South Africa. But look out – there are telltale signs it's a scam. africacheck.info/ambulance_assi…

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Stories about a family using a South African National Defence Force “broken chopper” as a house are NOT TRUE. Originally published as satire, this story has been reposted without the original context. africacheck.info/sandf_helicopt…

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Heard something wild on WhatsApp? 😳 Before you hit forward, hit follow! Get scam alerts & fact-checks straight to your phone by joining our WhatsApp channel. Scan the QR or tap the link—your ears on the ground just got smarter. 📲👣💬

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Tax season is in full swing and that means scammers are lurking around the corner. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself and loved ones from tax scams: 1️⃣Don’t give your personal information such as your banking details. 2️⃣Never click on unknown links 3️⃣SARS will never ask

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Find reliable facts and sources on key topics with Africa Check’s #InfoFinder in just three, quick easy steps! All you have to do is: 1️⃣Visit africacheck.org/infofinder 2️⃣Select your preferred topic 3️⃣Select country