Confusion reigns as false reports go viral, but RTIA says rollout is still in early stages. If you’ve recently panicked after reading headlines about South Africa’s...
Have you seen a WhatsApp message or Facebook post claiming that South Africa is raising the retirement age to 65 for everyone starting 30 May 2025?...
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a firm warning to the public against sharing a viral WhatsApp message calling for a province-wide shutdown in...
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has spoken out strongly against a fake news report that caused widespread confusion this week. A false statement, circulated across...
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has dismissed social media rumours that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will start flagging cash withdrawals over R10,000, calling...
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has reassured pensioners and the public that Old Age Grant payments will continue as normal in May 2025, putting...
A viral video falsely claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy purchased a 51% stake in South African mining company Northam Platinum, citing SABC News as the...
A screenshot of a tweet allegedly from Elon Musk criticizing Eskom and its ongoing load shedding crisis has gone viral. However, there is no evidence that...
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has dismissed viral claims that South Africa will introduce Grade 13 in 2026, calling the reports fake news. The department...
Limpopo’s Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has expressed her disbelief and dismay after a wave of shocking and baseless allegations spread across social media, claiming...