There's no evidence that US president-elect Donald Trump made a controversial speech about Africans, called “rise up Africans”.
Episode 133 •
22nd November 2024 • What's Crap on WhatsApp? • Volume Podcasts & Africa Check
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133.
There's no evidence that US president-elect Donald Trump made a controversial speech about Africans, called “rise up Africans”.
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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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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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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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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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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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88.
Special episode alert: This week we take a deep dive into loadshedding, what it is and how it works
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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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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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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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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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73.
If endangered bees became extinct, would it mean the end to strawberries, avocados and coffee?
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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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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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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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57.
Have South African alcohol retailers been warned of an upcoming December 2021 lockdown?
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Will one million girls across sub-Saharan Africa be blocked from returning to school due to pregnancy during Covid-19?
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