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What"s Crap on WhatsApp?

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The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check and Volume Podcasts.

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08:53

South Africa’s NPA head Shamila Batohi did not call...

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2025/11/14

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Did South Africa’s departing prosecuting authority head Shamila Batohi call her tenure a ‘horror movie’?https://bit.ly/shamila_batohi‍Does this picture show a transformed Johannesburg street after a market was shut down in October 2025?https://bit.ly/joburg_streetNo, this viral photo doesn’t show a Mozambican woman being arrested in Johannesburg.https://bit.ly/mozambican_arrestedNo evidence that drinking your urine has any

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08:21

Does this video show late South African ambassador's...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Does this ‘viral video’ show late South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s fall from a Paris hotel?https://bit.ly/mthethwa_videoHas Mthethwa’s ‘killer’ been arrested in Paris?https://bit.ly/mthethwa_saIgnore posts claiming a homemade drink can ‘flush out’ kidney stones; see a doctor instead.https://bit.ly/kidney_stones_cureIt’s a scam: South African minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is not sponsoring data

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08:29

Does Cape Town have “one of the lowest wastages of...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Does Cape Town have “one of the lowest wastages of water in the world”?https://bit.ly/sa_watercrisisDoes Johannesburg lose almost 50% of its water?https://bit.ly/sa_watercrisisThis viral image of South African politician Kenny Kunene with a gang-style tattoo is manipulated.https://bit.ly/kenny_kuneneNo, soaking your right hand in cold water won't cure your headache.https://bit.ly/coldwater_headacheYour friends and family can

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08:38

Is the Department of Health helping migrants with...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, South Africa’s Department of Health is not helping migrants with ‘medical treatment’ at their homes.https://bit.ly/medical_treatmentDoes this video show South African health workers celebrating after migrants were denied access to their hospital? Nope.https://bit.ly/health_workersNo, South African radio host Penny Ntuli is not under arrest for twerking, this video of the president saying so is AI

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08:54

No, this old trespassing claim is still false.

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2025/09/19

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, this old trespassing claim is still false. South Africa hasn’t scrapped your right to self-defence.https://bit.ly/trespassing_lawThis video of a uniformed man calling for the removal of politicians is not from the South African army.https://bit.ly/sandf_politiciansWill drinking garlic, ginger, cloves and cinnamon ‘tea’ cure diabetes?https://bit.ly/cure_diabetes_drinkHas the retirement age been raised to 67 for government

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06:01

Special episode alert: We take a deep dive into AI...

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2025/09/05

On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into AI videos and Google’s Veo 3 model, looking at:The potential for misinformation.Examples of fake content.Tips on debunking AI-generated videos, including by Veo.Your friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.

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09:33

What are the facts about WhatsApp’s ‘advanced chat...

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2025/08/22

In this special episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at three viral claims:You may have seen a widely-shared claim on WhatsApp’s ‘advanced chat privacy’, but the viral warning is wrong and we’ll dive deep into the facts. https://bit.ly/advanced_privacyFake news alert: Namibia’s presidency debunks claims of a ‘rejected proposal’ of a contraceptive trial in the country. https://bit.ly/namibia_contraceptiveVoice cloning is real but you can’t unlock a face ID simply with a photo.

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07:19

Is a South African mining company offering...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, mining company Sibanye-Stillwater is not offering learnerships or training via a dodgy link.https://bit.ly/stillwater_sibanyeIs South African billionaire Johann Rupert giving out cash grants? Of course not.https://bit.ly/rupert_scamScam alert: Ignore fake social media ads for ambulance assistants training.https://bit.ly/ambulance_trainingIs South African retailer Ackermans hiring part-time workers through social media

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09:35

No, you can't cure blocked fallopian tubes or...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, mixture of guava leaves, ginseng root, ginger and lemons can’t cure blocked fallopian tubes or endometriosis!https://bit.ly/fibroids_endoDeepfake alert: This AI-generated video falsely portrays well-known health expert criticising Covid-19 vaccines.https://bit.ly/ai_covid_videoDid a South African family really move into broken army chopper? Nope, it's satire.https://bit.ly/army_chopperNo, this viral video of a lion

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08:18

Special episode alert: we're taking a deep dive into...

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2025/07/04

On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we take a deep dive into artificial intelligence, by:Bringing you facts on artificial intelligence.Helping you sort fact from fiction with AI-generated content.Sharing tips on debunking this content online.Your friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this

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09:49

Were South African ‘refugees’ to the US really ‘just...

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2025/06/20

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Were South African ‘refugees’ to the US ‘just a bunch of car guards’?https://bit.ly/car_guardsDo black farmers own “millions of hectares of land” and “approximately 50% of all the land area” in South Africa?https://bit.ly/sa_landCan mango seeds really cure fibroids? No, see a doctor instead.https://bit.ly/mango_fibroidsShould you trust social media ads for hospital cleaners in South Africa? No, they are a

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08:01

Can you get a diabetes cure with ‘just a drop of...

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2025/06/06

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, a diabetes cure is not ‘just a drop of inbox message’ away – ignore social media posts claiming otherwise.https://bit.ly/diabetes_inboxNo, a ‘lemon, garlic drink’ won't treat high blood pressure – ignore this claim.https://bit.ly/garlic_lemonShould you eat MORE salt, going against common health advice? No!https://bit.ly/salt_vaccinesIs it true that ‘vaccines do not work’? Of course not, vaccines are safe and

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09:13

No, pap smears do not damage the cervix or have the...

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2025/05/23

In this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”*, we look at four viral claims:Ignore this harmful claim - pap smears do not damage the cervix or have the potential to cause abnormal cell growth.https://bit.ly/papsmear_saCan drinking rosemary, cinnamon and turmeric tea lower blood sugar? Of course not, see a doctor instead.https://bit.ly/bloodsugar_lowCan eating a salted apple offer ‘instant headache relief’? No! Too much salt can be harmful.https://bit.ly/headacherelief_saltAre red jatropha leaves

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10:24

Are South African soldiers pawning their weapons in...

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2025/05/09

In this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”*, we look at four viral claims:No, South African soldiers in the DRC are not pawning their weapons in ‘Guns-for-Busfare Initiative’.https://bit.ly/southafrica_weaponsHave smartwatches been found to emit ‘dangerous levels’ of radiation? No!https://bit.ly/smartwatches_radiationShould you avoid biopsies, because they can cause cancer to spread? No, that’s risky.https://bit.ly/cancer_biopsyNo, this message claiming US president Donald Trump has been

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08:34

This home remedy for diabetes is nothing new and not...

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2025/04/25

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Will ginger and lemon cure diabetes? Of course not - this home remedy is nothing new and not effective.https://bit.ly/3Y38cn6No, there’s still no evidence for ‘seismic waves cards’ that will ‘hack your phone in 10 seconds’.https://bit.ly/4cAYP47Beware of job scams! South African retailer Woolworths only recruits through its official website.https://bit.ly/4ikLazhIs Capitec hiring ‘ATM assistance’ through Facebook? Nope, this

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07:24

Special episode alert: we're taking a deep dive into...

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2025/04/11

On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into claims about South Africa’s roads:Are South Africa’s roads really the worst in the world to drive in?Fact-checking viral road safety hoaxes.Tips and tricks for spotting crime misinformation.Your friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to

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09:04

Can a smartphone app really test for HIV? Of course not!

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2025/03/28

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Beware: No smartphone app can test for HIV! Adverts making these claims are scams.https://bit.ly/hiv_appCan drinking baking soda water after meals and consuming honey and cannabis oil cure late-stage pancreatic cancer? Of course not.Is the South African Police Service hiring, or is this just another job scam?https://bit.ly/saps_hiringZOMBIE CLAIM: There is still no warning from the BBC about ‘dangerous videos’ spreading on

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08:22

Will South Africa really introduce ‘grade 13’ in high...

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2025/03/14

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:No, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education is not planning to introduce ‘grade 13’ in high schools.https://bit.ly/sa_grade13Does this video show a sinkhole at the ‘Harties tunnel’ in South Africa? Nope.https://bit.ly/sa_sinkholeCan a mixture of turmeric and ginger ‘reduce the growth of fibroids’? Of course not.https://bit.ly/cure_fibroids‘Corpus Christi’: the Frankenstein hoax that keeps on

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08:10

No, reports of more deaths of South African children...

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2025/02/28

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Reports of more deaths of South African children from spaza shop poisonings are not true, ignore engagement bait.https://bit.ly/sa_poisoningsCan dried pawpaw seeds cure fibroids? Of course not.https://bit.ly/fibroids_remedyZOMBIE CLAIM: Drug dealers aren’t trying to lure kids with ‘strawberry meth’.https://bit.ly/strawberry_drugsHas South African president Cyril Ramaphosa been arrested in Nigeria

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08:33

No, 100% of South Africa’s HIV/Aids funding is not...

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2025/02/14

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Ignore the widely shared claim that 100% of South Africa’s HIV/Aids funding comes from the United States, it’s mostly funded by the SA government. https://bit.ly/hiv_fundingHas South Africa raised its retirement age to 70? Nope.https://bit.ly/sa_retirementDon’t believe this old claim: South Africa hasn’t barred white-owned farms from agricultural export permits.https://bit.ly/sa_farmsCan hot water infused with cloves provide

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