Fake news
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Old video being passed off as Tongaat tornado footage
Drone footage supposedly of Monday's Tongaat tornado is two years old, social media users warned
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Unizulu investigates fake post on student admission
Those responsible for the misleading notice will be criminally charged and expelled
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Fake news gone viral: No recent looting at popular Durban retail store
Old video from 2021 looting has resurfaced on social media platforms
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Fake news: Health department dismisses ‘wrong vaccine’ accusations
Department of Health says vaccinated South Africans are indeed safe
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WATCH: Snow warning video old news
The narrator states snowfall is the result of 'cold weather on its way from the Arctic', but it is the…
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Sassa warns public of false voucher claims
Sassa confirmed that no additional grants have been announced
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Stop spreading fake theories – Ulundi mayor warns community
Many people are becoming frustrated about fake news being circulated on various social media platforms
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Unizulu condemns misinformation on students’ return
The university campus remains closed to all students except for those who have already officially returned
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What exactly is the media’s responsibilities?
Neutral, unbiased reporting of all news events is of utmost importance, and it is here that the lines between what…
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ISSUES AT STAKE: Misinformation in the time of Covid-19
There are various techniques involved in social media misinformation, including the use of influencer networks
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