Police warn against the publication of fake news
Verify the authenticity of news you read, believe and share on social media platforms.
Social media users and news-readers alike are urged to verify the authenticity of the news that they read, believe and share on social media platforms.
Police have noted, with concern, a sudden increase in fake news aimed at causing alarm and panic in communities.
Role-players from the Provincial Joints are concerned that these stories have increased as elections approach and are alarmed that certain media houses are giving credence to these stories without verifying the authenticity through the relevant authorities before publication.
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“A plea is made to media houses and members of the community not to recirculate these fake news stories and create unnecessary panic among ordinary citizens,” said KZN media centre’s Brigadier Jay Naicker.
“It is incumbent on each and every one of us to confirm the authenticity of posts on social media before we forward it to another person. Citizens are urged to contact and verify with the relevant government departments as well as local authorities should they receive disturbing reports on social media.
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