The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has raised concerns about the rise and rapid spread of fake news. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona emphasized that the agency deals with and corrects misinformation on a daily basis, the latest being a false claim that grant beneficiaries will receive a double payment in June. "We appeal to our beneficiaries not to expect any double payment in June as stated in various fake […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dispelled fake news posts and screenshots that have made rounds on social media platforms claiming that the Old Age Grant will be stopped in May if certain documents are not updated by 30 April 2025. SASSA has noted with concern that the spread of this fake news on social media has created unnecessary panic among grant recipients, particularly the vulnerable beneficiaries, and […]
The SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) has “categorically” denied rumours of another taxi strike, saying it is “fake news”. This comes after messages and posts circulated on social media hinting at another strike, after more taxis were impounded in Cape Town at the weekend. “As Santaco, we want to categorically state there is no strike planned by the industry. What is being circulated is fake news,” said the taxi council. […]
A fake column claiming to have been written by TimesLIVE columnist Eusebius McKaiser has been spread on social media. The column contains falsehoods of a homophobic nature. The Sunday Times and TimesLIVE would like to inform our readers that the purported article is fake news. We would also like to assure our readers that we would not consider running content of this sort. Source: Times LIVE
LOCAL The City of Cape Town’s Health Department said it is working closely with other spheres of government to manage any potential outbreak of Monkey Pox. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed that a 32-year-old man in the Western Cape, with no recent travel history, tested positive. Similarly, a Johannesburg man became the first registered case last week. The NICD says it is has not yet determined whether the […]
The man who posted a fake video relating to Covid-19, claiming testing kits are possibly contaminated, has been arrested. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said the 55-year-old man was expected to appear in court on Tuesday following his arrest on Monday by police from Parow police station in Cape Town. "The arrest relates to a video disseminated through various social media platforms purporting contamination of Covid-19 test kits," Potelwa said. […]
Amnesty International has raised concerns over free speech in Qatar, after the gas-rich nation enacted a new law that criminalises the publication of "false" or "biased" news with up to five years in prison. The rights group said in a statement on Monday that the new measure, which includes a fine of more than $25,000, was both "repressive" and "vaguely worded". "Qatar already has a host of repressive laws, but this new legislation deals another […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
