What's Crap on WhatsApp?

Oct 24 2024 131 ep. 7 mins 12
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The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check and Volume Podcasts.

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This widely-shared picture of a man with a gun was not taken in South Africa. Listen to find out more!

Oct 24 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Was this photo of a Somali man with a gun taken in South Africa? No! https://bit.ly/somalia_southafricaNo, the South African Social Security Agency is not giving grants to chronically ill South Africans aged over 70. https://bit.ly/sassa_grantSCAM: ‘Phase 5’ of South Africa’s presidentia

Special episode alert! On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into mpox.

Oct 10 2024 9 mins  
On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into the current health emergency, mpox:What is mpox? Revisiting what we know about the contagious virus.Quick debunks of common myths.Tips on fact-checking during disease outbreaks.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 c

FALSE: No, a common type of grass called goosegrass cannot reverse kidney failure within three months.

Sep 26 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:Can a common type of grass reverse kidney failure? Nope. https://bit.ly/kidney_failureShould those with candidiasis avoid sugar, wheat and dairy? No! https://bit.ly/candidiasis_treatmentSCAM: Be wary of ‘R6,000’ vacancies for Capitec advertised in unverified social media posts. https://bit.ly/capite

FALSE: These old photos have been used to inflame tensions after a South African mayor’s controversial proposal.

Sep 12 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:These old photos have been used to inflame tensions after a South African mayor’s controversial proposal to hire ‘foreigners’. https://bit.ly/sa_protestHas the World Health Organization ordered countries to prepare for ‘mega lockdowns’ over the mpox outbreak? No! https://b

Is it true that 'Jinja Herbal Extracts' can cure various diseases and conditions? No, seek verified medical attention instead.

Aug 29 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:There’s no evidence that 'Jinja Herbal Extracts' can cure various diseases and conditions, seek verified medical attention instead. https://bit.ly/jinja_herbalextractsDoes the British monarch own all the land in England? Britain’s land laws are no model for expropriation in South Afr

Nope, this screenshot does not show a post about “digital and medical IDs” by Western Cape premier Alan Winde. It’s a parody account.

Aug 15 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:Does this screenshot show a post about “digital and medical IDs” by Western Cape premier Alan Winde? Nope, it’s a parody account. https://bit.ly/winde_postThere’s no proof that South Africa’s new home affairs minister Leon Schreiber is ‘a Zimbabwean foreigner’. https:/

Can you use a mixture of salt, sugar and dry gin as a remedy for cholera? No! Rather seek medical attention.

Aug 01 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:No, don’t use a mixture of salt, sugar and dry gin as a remedy for cholera. Seek medical attention instead. https://bit.ly/mixture_choleraHas Bill Gates hasn’t launched maggot milk? Thankfully, this claim is false. https://bit.ly/maggot_milkDo not use tomato leaf juice to treat

Special episode alert! On this episode, we take a deep dive into post-election misinformation.

Jul 18 2024 8 mins  
On this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”* we take a deep dive into post-election misinformation:Quick debunks of widely-shared myths.Harmful effects of election misinformation & tips to avoid it.What's next for South Africa?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 ca

Watch out: South Africa’s electoral commission has debunked claims around ‘changing’ vote numbers on the results dashboard.

Jul 04 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:FALSE: South Africa’s electoral commission has debunked claims around ‘changing’ vote numbers on the results dashboard. https://bit.ly/sa_votesDoes this video show boxes of ‘hidden’, ‘uncounted’ votes cast in South Africa’s 2024 elections? Of course not. https://bit.

No, the US security agency will not "start a war" in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province and frame the uMkhonto weSizwe party.

Jun 20 2024 9 mins  
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:Will the US security agency start a war in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province and frame the uMkhonto weSizwe party? Of course not! https://bit.ly/cia_southafricaThere’s no evidence that South Africa’s two biggest political parties bribed the electoral commission to rig the elect