South Africa's state-owned power utility has denied allegations made on social media that R4 billion accidentally paid to coal supplier Quinton van der Burgh.
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No, monkeypox and Aids are not the same diseases, Facebook user's claim about VAIDS is false
A Facebook user recently posted three photos and made some startling claims. The user falsely claimed that monkeypox and AIDS symptoms present in the same way.
Fact Check: No, Nigerian smugglers are not the reason SA IDs are not considered secure, terrorists are
A Twitter account that seemingly has ties to Operation Dudula has made the allegation that Nigerian smugglers are the reason SA IDs are not considered secure.
No, Motsoaledi did not send Ramaphosa a letter about the risk posed by Operation Dudula and illegal foreigners
The Home Affairs Department has stated that a letter claiming to be addressing President Cyril Ramaphosa from Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was not written by him.
No, you can't get typhoid fever from drinking municipal tap water in South Africa
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases issued a press release debunking the misconception that typhoid fever in South Africa is linked to tap water.
No, living with your partner for 3 years is not the same as being married in community of property
A viral social media has alleged that living with your partner for three years is the same as being married in community of property however, this is not true.
Department of Basic Education says schools are not allowed to make parents pay yearly registration fees
The Department of Education says it is illegal for schools to require registration fees from parents yearly or withhold reports because of unpaid school fees.
No, SAPS did not say that men require something in return for drinks and that women need money to go out
The South African Police Service has rubbished a social media post that stated that they will not assist victims of sexual harassment over the festive season.
No, President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be a guest on MacG’s 'Podcast and Chill' show
The office of the Presidency has debunked a poster that has been circulating on social media claiming that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear on MacG's show.
No, NSFAS is not asking students to get 75% to secure further funding
NSFAS has squashed rumours about the pass mark change. They have confirmed that there is a proposal for a requirement to pass 75% of modules to get funding.
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