Home/Galleries/Community galleries/There’s been a lot of controversy around fake news and its influence on public opinion. We asked the public for their thoughts on fake news. Community galleriesGalleries There’s been a lot of controversy around fake news and its influence on public opinion. We asked the public for their thoughts on fake news. February 13, 2017 Penelope Masilela Less than a minute Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print Itumelang Makhobele, Kempton Park: It’s not fair to publish a story about someone that’s not true. It affects the person if the story is fake. Charlotte Ditshego, Daveyton: It’s not fair and it could affect a lot of people. Fake news might lead to people committing suicide because their reputation could be damaged. Suzan Nkadimeng, Daveyton: Publishing fake news is not right and is unfair to a person. How would you feel if you saw false news about yourself? Ruan Jansen van Vuren: Publishing fake news won’t be fair to the person as it forms a negative image. It can affect a person at school or work. You can read the full story on our App. Download it here. February 13, 2017 Penelope Masilela Less than a minute Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print