December 05, 2022
South Africa: No, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa Has Not Resigned
IN SHORT: A scandal over stolen money at the private farm of South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has raised the spectre of his resignation. But he has not left office, as a… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Presidential Candidate Omoyele Sowore Didn't Say He Would Legalise 'Weed Smoking'
IN SHORT: A quote attributed to Nigerian opposition politician Omoyele Sowore has him saying he would legalise "weed smoking" if elected president. But while he supports the… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: No, China Not Building Police Stations in Nigeria, and Hasn't Taken Over Its Customs Service
IN SHORT: Debate about Nigeria's financial debt to China continues. But a claim that the Asian giant is building police stations in Africa's most populous country, and has even… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: 'Download App, Sign Up and Get Rewarded'? No! Beware New Facebook Post Editing Scam
IN SHORT: An innocent but interesting message is posted on a Facebook community page. It's about a lost child or dog, or a serial killer, or a bear attack. But as soon as it's… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Men Arrested With Human Bones in Nigeria, Not Kenya
IN SHORT: A photo of two men holding what appear to be human skulls has spread like wildfire across Kenyan social media, with claims the two were arrested in Kenya. But that's only… Read more »
September 21, 2022
South Africa: No, Photos Don't Show Zimbabweans Smuggling Medication From South Africa
IN SHORT: Photos of medication have been shared widely on social media in South Africa, with the claims the drugs were obtained under false pretences for free in South Africa to be… Read more »
September 05, 2022
South Africa: Number of Police Is Declining, but Minister Gets Figures Wrong - And What They Represent
While briefing the press on 2022's first quarter crime statistics, police minister Bheki Cele exaggerated how many police officers had left the force in the past decade. What else… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Kenya: Male Prostitution Ring Run By Son of Kenyan President-Elect Ruto? No, Newspaper Front Page Fake
"Gay affairs ring, Redhouse boss and Nick Ruto," reads the headline on what appears to be the front page of the Standard, a Kenyan newspaper, circulating on Facebook. Read more »
September 12, 2013
South Africa: A Guide to Crime Statistics in South Africa - What You Need to Know
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will release South Africa's 2012/13 national crime statistics on 19 September 2013. This guide, produced by Africa Check in cooperation with the… Read more »