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Political parties and candidates can pay to put content in front of audiences online. Our latest tip shows you what to look out for – and how to see who’s behind the message. Available in isiZulu & isiXhosa too – download and share! 🇿🇦 africacheck.info/LGE_week_3

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 04/10/2026

🗳️ What should you look for when reading a political manifesto? Kirsten Cosser shares tips to help you read election promises critically — from checking who has the power to deliver them to asking whether targets are measurable and funded. 🎧Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver. #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 04/10/2026

🚨 Looking for a job? Don’t let a fake advert fool you. Scammers often use the names of well-known companies to advertise fake jobs on social media. A recent scam falsely claimed Pick n Pay was hiring through an unverified email address. READ MORE: africacheck.info/picknpay_job

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 03/10/2026

🗑️ Are fewer South African households getting weekly refuse collection? On #FeiteEerste, Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser fact-checks the DA’s claim that weekly household waste collection has declined. 🎧 Listen Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver. #AfricaCheck #FactChecking #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 02/10/2026

⚡️ Have electricity costs really risen much faster than inflation? On #FeiteEerste, Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser fact-checks the DA’s claim that electricity tariffs have soared since 2007. 🎧 Listen Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver. #AfricaCheck #FactChecking #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 01/10/2026

Not everything needs a hot take. Some things need checking. Subscribe to our newsletter for trusted analysis, explainers, and fact-checking insights. 📧 Sign up: africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Check out past editions: africacheck.org/newsletter

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 30/09/2026

One verified fact can put a stop to misinformation. Stay ahead with quick debunks and scam alerts on WhatsApp — easy to share with friends. 📲 Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel: africacheck.info/ac_whatsapp_channel

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 30/09/2026

Big number. Big promise. Big achievement? Not so fast. 👀 Political claims can sound impressive while leaving out important context. Here’s how to spot the spin. #BeforeYouVote #lge2026🇿🇦 #localgovernmentelections #localgovernment

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 28/09/2026

Election manifestos are full of promises. What should you look for? Our weekly election media literacy series continues with how to read an election manifesto. Available in isiZulu & isiXhosa too – download and share! 🇿🇦 africacheck.info/LGE_week_2 #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 27/09/2026

🚨 Seen a warning about a new scam or crime doing the rounds? An old viral warning claimed criminals were posing as Home Affairs officials to gain access to private homes. But there was no evidence this was happening in South Africa. africacheck.info/criminals_homeaffa…

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 26/09/2026

A manifesto promise can sound convincing on paper. But before you take it at face value, look more closely. These quick checks can help you assess party promises ahead of the 2026 local elections. #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 22/09/2026

💧💡 Who decides whether your water runs, your rubbish gets collected and your streets are lit? Your municipality. Local elections affect the services you rely on every day. Here’s why your vote matters. 🗳️🇿🇦 #BeforeYouVote #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica #LocalElections

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 22/09/2026

How do you want your facts? 📲 FactWrap (WhatsApp): quick, shareable updates africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA 📧 Newsletter: deeper context and analysis africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Different formats. Same commitment to accuracy.

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 21/09/2026

🗳️ 7 weeks. 7 tips. 1 election. Ahead of SA's 4 November local government elections, Africa Check is sharing a series of short tips to help you navigate election information with confidence. First up: how local government elections work. Follow along for a new tip each week. #LGE2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 21/09/2026

🎥 Catch a glimpse of our two-day election reporting workshop in Johannesburg! Journalists came together with Africa Check, Moxii Africa and SANEF to build practical verification skills, strengthen election coverage and explore tools to support journalist safety. 🗳️ Thanks to everyone who joined us!

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 20/09/2026

🧟 Zombie claims just won’t die. A false claim that people over 70 with chronic illnesses can get an extra R500 Sassa grant has resurfaced, despite being debunked before. READ MORE: africacheck.info/sassa_grant_chronic

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 18/09/2026

What makes election coverage stronger? Practical tools. 🗳️ Journalists in Johannesburg recently joined our local government election reporting workshop, learning practical ways to tackle false information and strengthen election coverage. Moxii Africa

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 18/09/2026

📍 Gqeberha journalists, get election-ready! Join us on 22 and 23 September for a free, two-day workshop on spotting, verifying and debunking misinformation ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections. 📝 Register: africacheck.info/gqeberha_election_… Moxii Africa

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 15/09/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 15/09/2026

Who exposes dangerous health hoaxes? Who keeps leaders honest? Who calls out viral scams preying on hardworking people? 👉 Africa Check does. With your help. Support us today: africacheck.org/donate

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 15/09/2026

🗳️ Do you actually know what you’re voting for this November? Here’s your quick guide to how South Africa’s local elections work – and why your vote matters. 🇿🇦 #BeforeYouVote #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica #Election2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 13/09/2026

🚩 Not sure what to believe on WhatsApp? FactWrap brings you verified facts, scam alerts and quick debunks — delivered straight to your phone. 📲 Clear. Concise. Credible. 👉🏾 Subscribe here: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 13/09/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 13/09/2026

🚨 Before you apply for that government job, check the link! A poster circulating online claims that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering entry-level jobs, with a website link and WhatsApp number for applications. But it’s a SCAM. ❌ africacheck.info/saps_entry_level

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 11/09/2026

📍 Journalists from across KZN joined our two-day election reporting workshop with Moxii Africa & SANEF, learning practical tools to verify information, check sources & report responsibly ahead of #LGE2026. As participant Monica Nthabiseng Ramoupo put it: “It came at the right time for me.” 🙏

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 10/09/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 10/09/2026

🏙️ Joburg, it’s your turn! Join Africa Check, Moxii Africa & SANEF for a free election reporting workshop on 15 and 16 September. Register: africacheck.info/jhb_election_works… #LGE2026 #Election2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 10/09/2026

💰 Massive social grant increases in January 2027? Not so fast. A viral graphic claims grants will more than double – but it’s FAKE. Here’s how to spot the red flags and check grant claims before you vote. 🗳️🔎 #BeforeYouVote #LGE2026 #SouthAfrica #FactCheck

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 09/09/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 07/09/2026

🚨 “Want a job at the IEC?” Don’t click just yet! 👀 This viral recruitment message is a scam. As election day approaches, watch out for fake jobs, giveaways and other scams targeting voters. 🗳️ Before You Vote: check before you click. #BeforeYouVote #ElectionScams #Elections2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 07/09/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 07/09/2026

📸 A look back at our two-day election reporting workshop in Cape Town! 🗳️ Journalists joined Africa Check, Moxii Africa and SANEF to sharpen their verification skills, strengthen election reporting and learn about resources to help keep journalists safe. Thanks to everyone who took part! 🇿🇦

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 06/09/2026

🚨 That WhatsApp job offer might not be an opportunity – it could be a scam. An advert circulating on social media claims the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is offering 2026 traffic learnership training. But it's FAKE. africacheck.info/RTMC_jobs_scam

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 03/09/2026

📣 KZN journalists, get ready for election season. Join Africa Check, Moxxi Africa and SANEF for a free two-day elections reporting workshop in Durban on 8-9 September 2026. Register here: africacheck.info/kzn_election_works… Moxii Africa

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 02/09/2026

In our newsletter, we unpack: ✔ Viral claims making the rounds ✔ Health and scam misinformation ✔ Practical tips to fact-check for yourself 📧 Get the facts — with context. 👉 Subscribe: africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Check out past editions: africacheck.org/newsletter

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 31/08/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 30/08/2026

🎥 This video isn’t what it claims to be. A clip circulating online was falsely linked to beauty pageant contestant Chidimma Adetshina’s deportation case in South Africa. Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser sets the record straight on this week’s Feite Eerste. 🎙️🔎

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 30/08/2026

A viral graphic claimed that South Africa’s Home Affairs department had advised married couples to carry their marriage certificates “at all times”, even to restaurants, clubs and hotels. It sounded official. But it wasn’t. ❌ (READ: africacheck.info/sa_marriage_certif…)

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 29/08/2026

💍 No, married couples don’t need to carry their marriage certificate at all times. A viral claim falsely attributed this advice to South Africa’s department of home affairs. Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser breaks down the claim on this week’s Feite Eerste. 🎙️🔎

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 28/08/2026

🚨 Job seekers, beware! Fake Facebook posts are claiming that South Africa’s Department of Health is hiring for “food service aid” and “property caretaker” jobs through unverified links. Kirsten Cosser explains what’s behind these claims on this week’s Feite Eerste. #FeiteEerste #ScamAlert

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 28/08/2026

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 26/08/2026

A single fact can stop misinformation in its tracks. Get bite-sized debunks and scam alerts on WhatsApp — ready to forward. 📲 Join our WhatsApp channel: africacheck.info/ac_whatsapp_channel

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 25/08/2026

🗳️ Misinformation will be part of the election landscape. Will you be ready to spot it? Join us for a practical workshop designed to help journalists strengthen their verification and election reporting skills. Register by 26 August: africacheck.info/election_workshop_… Moxii Africa

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 24/08/2026

🗳️ Covering the local government elections? Strengthen your reporting with practical tools to spot, verify and debunk false information, and learn more about media and journalist safety during elections. Register by 26 August: africacheck.info/election_workshop_… Moxii Africa

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 21/08/2026

🚨 Fake job opportunities can spread quickly on social media, especially when they promise jobs, salaries or benefits. Before applying, check that a vacancy appears on an official government website, and be wary of links that take you elsewhere. READ MORE: africacheck.info/health_dept_scam

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 14/08/2026

Who calls out viral scams preying on hardworking people? Who exposes dangerous health hoaxes? Who keeps leaders honest? 👉 Africa Check does. With your help. Support us today: africacheck.org/donate

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 13/08/2026

1/ 👋 The#AfricaFactsSummit returns to Nairobi on 21-22 October 2026. 🔍 This year, we’ll be exploring AI and information integrity, elections and democratic resilience, foreign influence operations, media literacy, public trust and more.

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 11/08/2026

🗳️ Who will run your municipality in 2026? On last week's #FeiteEerste, we explained how local elections work in South Africa, what municipalities can and can’t control and why your vote matters. 🎙️ Tune in Mondays at 4pm on @REersteriver. #AfricaCheck #FactChecking

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 11/08/2026

🚨 Seeing dodgy claims on WhatsApp? Get FactWrap — quick facts, scam alerts and debunks, straight to your phone. 📲 No spam. No long reads. Just the facts. 👉 Join here: africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA

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Africa Check @africacheck.org · 06/08/2026

🎥 A viral video doesn't always tell the full story. On last week's #FeiteEerste, we examined a widely shared clip claiming a South African business owner refused to employ South Africans & was relocating to Zimbabwe. Here's what the evidence actually shows. 🎙️ Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver.

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