What's Crap on WhatsApp?
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What's Crap on WhatsApp?
The show that debunks misinformation on WhatsApp. Brought to you by Africa Check and Volume Podcasts.
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Is the Department of Health helping migrants with ‘medical treatment’ at their homes?
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 wit...
No, this old trespassing claim is still false.
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...
Special episode alert: We take a deep dive into AI videos and Google’s Veo 3 model
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 misinfo...
What are the facts about WhatsApp’s ‘advanced chat privacy’? We checked.
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 ‘adv...
Is a South African mining company offering learnerships or training via a dodgy link? Nope!
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:
No, mining company Sibanye-Stillwater is not offering learnerships...
No, you can't cure blocked fallopian tubes or endometriosis with this simple herbal mixture.
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...
Special episode alert: we're taking a deep dive into artificial intelligence.
On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we take a deep dive into artificial intelligence, by:
Bringing you facts on artificial intelligen...
Were South African ‘refugees’ to the US really ‘just a bunch of car guards’?
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...
Can you get a diabetes cure with ‘just a drop of inbox message’? Nope.
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 – ig...
No, pap smears do not damage the cervix or have the potential to cause abnormal cell growth.
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 o...
Are South African soldiers pawning their weapons in the DRC?
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 weapo...
This home remedy for diabetes is nothing new and not effective.
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 reme...
Special episode alert: we're taking a deep dive into South Africa’s roads.
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 wo...
Can a smartphone app really test for HIV? Of course not!
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 cl...
Will South Africa really introduce ‘grade 13’ in high schools? Of course not.
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...
No, reports of more deaths of South African children from spaza shop poisonings are not true, ignore this engagement bait.
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 po...
No, 100% of South Africa’s HIV/Aids funding is not from the United States, it’s mostly funded by the SA government.
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...
FALSE: This widely shared video of a school child assaulted by a teacher is not from South Africa.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:
This widely shared video of a school child assaulted by a teacher i...
Hello 2025! For our first episode of the year, we're taking a deep dive into three top tools for verifying information.
On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into three top tools for verifying information in 2025:
Using Google's About...
Goodbye 2024! We’re debunking three claims you might come across during the festive season and sharing some tips on how to avoid false information during the holidays.
In our last episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” for 2024, we look at 3 viral claims and share some tips for avoiding false information this festive...
Yes, there was actually a nationwide product recall issued for a batch of Yaz Plus, a hormonal birth control pill in South Africa.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:
Was there a nationwide product recall issued for a batch of Yaz Plu...
There's no evidence that US president-elect Donald Trump made a controversial speech about Africans, called “rise up Africans”.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:
Did US president-elect Donald Trump make a controversial speech abo...
Should you throw your supplement “in the trash” if it contains folic acid or folate? No!
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four viral claims:
Folic acid is vital during pregnancy, ignore widely shared claims t...
This widely-shared picture of a man with a gun was not taken in South Africa. Listen to find out more!
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...
Special episode alert! On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into mpox.
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...
FALSE: No, a common type of grass called goosegrass cannot reverse kidney failure within three months.
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://bi...
FALSE: These old photos have been used to inflame tensions after a South African mayor’s controversial proposal.
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 afte...
Is it true that 'Jinja Herbal Extracts' can cure various diseases and conditions? No, seek verified medical attention instead.
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 cur...
Nope, this screenshot does not show a post about “digital and medical IDs” by Western Cape premier Alan Winde. It’s a parody account.
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 medi...
Can you use a mixture of salt, sugar and dry gin as a remedy for cholera? No! Rather seek medical attention.
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...
Special episode alert! On this episode, we take a deep dive into post-election misinformation.
On this episode of *“What's Crap on WhatsApp?”* we take a deep dive into post-election misinformation:
Quick debunks of widely-shared myths.
Watch out: South Africa’s electoral commission has debunked claims around ‘changing’ vote numbers on the results dashboard.
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...
No, the US security agency will not "start a war" in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province and frame the uMkhonto weSizwe party.
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’...
Were ‘destroyed’ ballot boxes found in South Africa’s Limpopo province? No - South Africa’s electoral commission has dispelled these claims.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four election-related claims doing the rounds:
FALSE: South Africa’s electoral commiss...
The Democratic Alliance claimed eight out of 10 people are employed in the Western Cape. Is it true?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:
Are eight out of 10 people employed in the Democratic Al...
No, the ruling African National Congress has not kept its promise to implement national health insurance in South Africa.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four election-related claims doing the rounds:
Did the African National Congress (ANC)...
Special episode alert! On today's show, we take a deep dive into election misinformation.
On this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” we take a deep dive into election misinformation:
Claims you are likely to see during election sea...
The Democratic Alliance claimed in its manifesto that load shedding cost the economy R300 billion in 2022. Is this true?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:
Did load-shedding cost the economy R300 billion in 2022?...
Did Eminem really endorse the EFF opposition party in South Africa? Nope, this video is a deepfake.
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? Eminem did not...
In their manifesto, Rise Mzansi claimed that South Africa is the most unequal country in the world. Is it true?
In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four claims doing the rounds:
Is South Africa the most unequal country in the world?...