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132. Should you throw your supplement “in the trash” if it contains folic acid or folate? No!

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131. This widely-shared picture of a man with a gun was not taken in South Africa. Listen to find out more!

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130. Special episode alert! On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into mpox.

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129. FALSE: No, a common type of grass called goosegrass cannot reverse kidney failure within three months.

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128. FALSE: These old photos have been used to inflame tensions after a South African mayor’s controversial proposal.

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127. Is it true that 'Jinja Herbal Extracts' can cure various diseases and conditions? No, seek verified medical attention instead.

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126. Nope, this screenshot does not show a post about “digital and medical IDs” by Western Cape premier Alan Winde. It’s a parody account.

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125. Can you use a mixture of salt, sugar and dry gin as a remedy for cholera? No! Rather seek medical attention.

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124. Special episode alert! On this episode, we take a deep dive into post-election misinformation.

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123. Watch out: South Africa’s electoral commission has debunked claims around ‘changing’ vote numbers on the results dashboard.

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122. No, the US security agency will not "start a war" in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province and frame the uMkhonto weSizwe party.

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121. Were ‘destroyed’ ballot boxes found in South Africa’s Limpopo province? No - South Africa’s electoral commission has dispelled these claims.

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120. The Democratic Alliance claimed eight out of 10 people are employed in the Western Cape. Is it true?

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119. No, the ruling African National Congress has not kept its promise to implement national health insurance in South Africa.

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118. Special episode alert! On today's show, we take a deep dive into election misinformation.

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117. The Democratic Alliance claimed in its manifesto that load shedding cost the economy R300 billion in 2022. Is this true?

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116. Did Eminem really endorse the EFF opposition party in South Africa? Nope, this video is a deepfake.

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115. In their manifesto, Rise Mzansi claimed that South Africa is the most unequal country in the world. Is it true?

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114. Can you really buy prepaid electricity through unverified WhatsApp numbers? Nope, it's a scam.

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113. Is it true that South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters party is making fake identity documents for migrants? Nope!

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112. Special edition ALERT! On this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into election misinformation.

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111. Are Oreo biscuits really made with pig’s milk? Of course not!

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110. For our last episode of 2023, “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” will be looking back at four claims from the year!

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109. Does this video really show the EFF looting a Woolworths store to protest the sale of Israeli products? No.

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108. Russian president Vladimir Putin did not warn the US not to interfere in the Israel-Hamas war. The claim is false!

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107. Did South African president Ramaphosa really apologise to ‘the people of Zimbabwe’? No!

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106. This week, we're taking a deep dive into climate change misinformation and tips for spotting and debunking these claims.

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105. Does this video show a massive wave crashing into a restaurant in South Africa’s Western Cape province? No!

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104. Do not throw flour on a fire, it is a fuel which can itself catch alight. Ignore widely shared videos.

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103. No, this old video doesn’t show South African president Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about ‘farm murders’.

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102. Is depression really a result of ‘highs’ from certain foods and substances? No!

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101. No the northern hemisphere is not cooling. All of the world is warming – and there are higher temperatures in the north

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100. It's our 100th show! We’re taking a deep dive into health misinformation, focusing on quack cures for cancer

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99. Unfortunately there is no cure for endometriosis, so these claims about a home remedy drink are false

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98. Don't believe this zombie claim from 2009, South Africa is not getting a new R500 note

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97. Do South Africans have to pay for blood transfusions but aren’t paid to donate? No.

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96. This statement is fake: the South African national broadcaster will not be introducing annual car radio license's

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95. Are leaves from the plantain plant a remedy for venomous snake bites and scorpion stings? Nope!

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94. This week, we're taking a deep dive into the topic of water use in South Africa

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93. Has the UN recommended a ratio of one police officer for every 220 people? Nope, this ghost statistic has been cited again

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92. Is there evidence that criminals are posing as home affairs officers in South Africa? Nope, this claim is old!

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91. Does this photo show a crumbling bridge support in South Africa in 2023? Nope, it’s from 2004 in Japan

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90. No, pressing the ATM’s cancel button won’t prevent bank card fraud

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89. No, this pricey herbal mix advertised on social media CANNOT cure HIV

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88. Special episode alert: This week we take a deep dive into loadshedding, what it is and how it works

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87. Yes, it is possible that drinking too much water can be lethal.

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86. No, it is not true that just 6% of the African population vaccinated against Covid-19!

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85. We look back at four of the craziest claims from 2022 in this episode. We’re taking a short break over December, see you in 2023!

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84. Does new Twitter owner Elon Musk plan to restore accounts of all banned users, except Donald Trump? No!

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83. Can venomous snake bites be cured by the bark of a cashew tree? No, rather seek medical attention!

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82. This week we take a deep dive into online scams and how to spot them on social media

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81. Do silver fillings cause serious health problems? There’s no evidence of harm for most people!

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80. No, covid vaccines do not cause the body to produce toxic spike proteins that cause cancer!

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79. Can our stomach acid really dissolve some metals? Yes, theoretically!

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78. This widely shared video says South Africans have “zero right to self-defence” from home invaders under the proposed trespassing bill. But it's wrong.

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77. No, hepatitis B cannot be cured - but chronic hepatitis B can be managed.

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76. On this special episode we're looking at whether monkeypox is linked to men who have sex with men.

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75. Did the Dubai Police make a statement denying the arrest of the Gupta brothers wanted in South Africa? No!

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74. No, heart disease in children hasn't ‘exploded’ because of the Covid-19 vaccine!

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73. If endangered bees became extinct, would it mean the end to strawberries, avocados and coffee?

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72. Are Zimbabweans selling their toes because of poverty? No!

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71. Do Covid vaccines cause ovarian cancer, infertility or other reproductive disorders?

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70. No, the Centre for Disease Control in Nigeria did not confirm a monkeypox ‘outbreak’.

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69. No, there isn’t an online Huggy Wuggy video that instructs children to “kill parents and little babies”.

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68. Does a popular Nigerian drink made from the roselle or hibiscus plant “cause miscarriage” during pregnancy?

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67. Is there a connection between different major disease outbreaks and US election years, as a photo posted online claims?

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66. Does this video show a deadly thermobaric bomb in Ukraine?

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65. There is no scientific evidence that a mixture of bitter gourd leaves and snails is a remedy for stroke.

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64. No, Pfizer has NOT warned that the Covid-19 vaccine carries risk of ‘births defects due to genetic manipulation’.

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63. No, baking soda is not a miracle cure for treating cancer and killing viruses

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62. No, Japan didn’t remove its Covid vaccine mandate after placing a myocarditis warning.

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61. Did a head of the World Health Organization say that Covid vaccines kill children?

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60. On the last episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” for 2021 we look back at some stats and crazy claims!

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59. Onions on your feet won't cure a cold or the flu!

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58. Are there “hundreds of vacancies'' in South African government jobs?

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57. Have South African alcohol retailers been warned of an upcoming December 2021 lockdown?

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56. Is the social media platform Facebook about to “close down”?

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55. Can using onions on the scalp cure baldness?

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54. Can baking soda kill viruses and cancer cells in your body?

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53. Do you need to isolate for two weeks after taking the Covid jab?

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52. Can you treat kidney stones, hepatitis or measles with coconut oil?

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51. Does South Africa have the world’s 2nd-highest rate of firearm-related deaths?

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50. Can Garlic Lower Blood Pressure?

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49. Did the ‘real’ Nelson Mandela die in 1985 while in prison?

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48. #ShutdownSA protest claims

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47. Will shaking a gas cylinder make it explode?

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46. Do ‘over a million’ Africans die in road accidents each year?

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45. Is ‘black fungus’ linked to repeated use of unwashed masks?

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44. Was a service station in South Africa held hostage as robbers sold fuel?

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43. Did three black celebrities die from the COVID-19 vaccine in the same month?

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42. Did Helen Zille write that she ‘regrets promoting Black leadership’?

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41. Are 6 South African cities the "most dangerous" in the world?

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40. Is there any evidence for #15MillionIllegalMigrants in South Africa?

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39. Will one million girls across sub-Saharan Africa be blocked from returning to school due to pregnancy during Covid-19?

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38. Was this man buried in his favourite car, with the seatbelt fastened?

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37. Are Port Elizabeth’s Covid cases linked to poor drinking water?

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36. Is that cyclone Eloise tearing houses apart in Mozambique?

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35. Is cactus juice a cure for snake bites and scorpion stings?

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34. 2020 Round-up - the most horrendous claims from a terrible year

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33. Is there a nail polish that can detect date-rape drugs in a drink?

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32. Are there 15 million ‘undocumented foreigners’ in South Africa?

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31. Can Eskom blame the ‘coldest winter in 10 years’ for load shedding?

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30. Palm wine, bitter kola and lime

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29. Is this a woman's 'largely skeletal' remains?

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28. Are 1 million children trafficked in SA every year?

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27. Is a mixture of garlic, turmeric, ginger and cloves a fertility wonder cure?

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26. Do infrared thermometers damage your brain?

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25. Another Chinese Virus?

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24. Things being inserted

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23. Over a Million Graves?

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22. Is this clickbait?

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21. Can hand sanitiser left in a hot car explode?

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20. Is Your Supermarket Stealing From You?

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19. COVID-19: Can the cops fine you for smoking?

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18. COVID-19: Are Masks DANGEROUS For Your Health?

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17. COVID-19: Don't Believe Every Video You See

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16. COVID-19: should you wash your groceries in bleach?

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15. Debunking COVID-19 Myths: non-existent vaccines, second-hand clothes and dubious documents

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14. Working remotely in the time of COVID-19

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13. Coronavirus and other health checks

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12. Magic ATM Codes

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11. Coronavirus

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10. Deadly Kettle Spiders

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9. 2019 Recap

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8. Free Back-2-School Condoms

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7. Apricot Seeds Cure Cancer

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6. Pepper Snakes

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5. Egging car windscreens

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4. Pop-up Ads

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3. Poisoned Juice

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2. Charlize Theron

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1. Burning Trucks

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