Winnie Theletsane

Jan 13, 2025 | allafrica.com | Winnie Theletsane

IN SHORT: While Nigerians grapple with the rising cost of living and reported bad governance, a claim has spread on social media that an investigative journalism group has named Nigeria's president the most corrupt person in the world for 2024. But that's not quite true - the top spot went to the ousted leader of Syria. Several social media posts claim that Nigerian president Bola Tinubu has been named the world's most corrupt person for 2024.

Jan 13, 2025 | africacheck.org | Winnie Theletsane

A fact-checker has rated your Facebook or Instagram post as “false”, “altered”, “partly false” or “missing context”. This could have serious consequences. What do you do? Click on our guide for the steps you should follow. Africa Check is a partner in Meta's third-party fact-checking programme to help stop the spread of false information on social media. The content we rate as “false” will be downgraded on Facebook and Instagram. This means fewer people will see it.

Nov 26, 2024 | africacheck.org | Winnie Theletsane

A fact-checker has rated your Facebook or Instagram post as “false”, “altered”, “partly false” or “missing context”. This could have serious consequences. What do you do? Click on our guide for the steps you should follow. Africa Check is a partner in Meta's third-party fact-checking programme to help stop the spread of false information on social media. The content we rate as “false” will be downgraded on Facebook and Instagram. This means fewer people will see it.

Oct 15, 2024 | allafrica.com | Winnie Theletsane

Don't be scammed! Coca-Cola is not giving away mini-fridges and 'special gift bags' IN SHORT: Coca-Cola is one of the world's biggest household names. This is one of the reasons scammers have been using it and its branding for years to trick unsuspecting social media users into thinking the company is giving away special gifts. But be warned, Coca-Cola is not giving away mini-fridges or gift bags.

Oct 15, 2024 | africacheck.org | Winnie Theletsane

A fact-checker has rated your Facebook or Instagram post as “false”, “altered”, “partly false” or “missing context”. This could have serious consequences. What do you do? Click on our guide for the steps you should follow. Africa Check is a partner in Meta's third-party fact-checking programme to help stop the spread of false information on social media. The content we rate as “false” will be downgraded on Facebook and Instagram. This means fewer people will see it.