How accurate were the figures shared to show gains, or a lack thereof, during South Africa’s state of the nation address and debates? We checked 14 claims about the economy, employment and poverty made by Cyril Ramaphosa and members of parliament. africacheck.info/sona_2026 #SONA #SONA2026

While the data shows modest economic progress, these claims will likely be put to the test due to conflict in the Middle East.

How accurate were the figures shared to show gains, or a lack thereof, during South Africa’s state of the nation address and debates? We checked 14 claims about the economy, employment and poverty made by Cyril Ramaphosa and members of parliament. africacheck.info/sona_2026 #SONA #SONA2026

Posts claiming cancer is just a parasite infection cured by herbs are misleading. Cancer is a complex group of diseases, and there’s no one-size-fits-all cure. Always verify health claims before sharing. See a recent health claim we busted here: https://africacheck.info/cancer_parasitic

Research shows fact-checking works. The bigger challenge? Political will and platform decisions. International Fact-Checking Network https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2026/does-fact-checking-work-yes/

In our newsletter, we unpack: ✔ Viral claims making the rounds ✔ Health and scam misinformation ✔ Practical tips to fact-check for yourself 📧 Get the facts — with context. 👉 Subscribe: https://africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Check out past editions: https://africacheck.org/newsletter

🗳️ Can misinformation change an election? Absolutely. False claims, fake stats, and made-up endorsements can mislead voters - and slowly weaken democracy. Facts matter. Informed voters make informed decisions. 💡 #FactCheck #Misinformation #ProtectYourVote #DemocracyMatters #AfricaCheck

For a one-stop-shop for health claims (and how to evaluate them), check out our guide to evaluating health claims, quacks and cures. https://africacheck.info/health_claims_guide

❌ No, cancer can’t be cured by a 5-day herbal “parasite cleanse”. Some infections can raise cancer risk, but treating an infection won’t cure cancer once it develops. https://africacheck.info/cancer_parasitic

🗳️ Can misinformation change an election? Absolutely. False claims, fake stats, and made-up endorsements can mislead voters - and slowly weaken democracy. Facts matter. Informed voters make informed decisions. 💡 #FactCheck #Misinformation #ProtectYourVote #DemocracyMatters #AfricaCheck

In our newsletter, we unpack: ✔ Viral claims making the rounds ✔ Health and scam misinformation ✔ Practical tips to fact-check for yourself 📧 Get the facts — with context. 👉 Subscribe: https://africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Check out past editions: https://africacheck.org/newsletter

Quick way to fact-check images: 1️⃣ Save the image 2️⃣ Go to Google Images → camera icon 3️⃣ Upload & check where it’s appeared Always verify before sharing. Tools like Google Reverse Image Search or TinEye can help.

Accountability is rare – but influence can still happen. When politicians cite Africa Check, we know our work is being read and trusted. 🧐 Learn more about how we fact-check the SONA. 🎧 Listen: https://africacheck.info/m/behind-the-facts #BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters

A single fact can stop misinformation in its tracks. Get bite-sized debunks and scam alerts on WhatsApp — ready to forward. 📲 Join our WhatsApp channel: https://africacheck.info/ac_whatsapp_channel

Misinformation spreads fast and causes real harm. 🚨 Africa Check works every day to stop it, fact-checking those in power, scams and false health cures. But we can’t do it without you. 💡 Help us keep going: africacheck.org/donate

Quick way to fact-check images: 1️⃣ Save the image 2️⃣ Go to Google Images → camera icon 3️⃣ Upload & check where it’s appeared Always verify before sharing. Tools like Google Reverse Image Search or TinEye can help.

A single fact can stop misinformation in its tracks. Get bite-sized debunks and scam alerts on WhatsApp — ready to forward. 📲 Join our WhatsApp channel: https://africacheck.info/ac_whatsapp_channel

Before you forward that shocking post, take a moment. We’re helping you verify what’s real. Check out this viral claim we fact-checked: https://africacheck.info/malema_crowd

Accountability is rare – but influence can still happen. When politicians cite Africa Check, we know our work is being read and trusted. 🧐 Learn more about how we fact-check the SONA. 🎧 Listen: https://africacheck.info/m/behind-the-facts #BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters

From Facebook pages impersonating popular banks to fake investment opportunities, @africacheck investigated over 20 scams circulating online in #Nigeria in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for in 2026 and how you can protect yourself online. africacheck.info/guide_scams

Scrolling through news feeds? Learn how to spot bias and misinformation before you hit share. Here’s a recent example we fact-checked: https://africacheck.info/odm_claims

From Facebook pages impersonating popular banks to fake investment opportunities, @africacheck investigated over 20 scams circulating online in #Nigeria in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for in 2026 and how you can protect yourself online. africacheck.info/guide_scams

🚨 Seeing dodgy claims on WhatsApp? Get FactWrap — quick facts, scam alerts and debunks, straight to your phone. 📲 No spam. No long reads. Just the facts. 👉 Join here: https://africacheck.info/FactWrap_SA

Fact-checking the #SONA isn’t just about numbers – it’s about context, promises and what’s left unsaid. 🧐 Africa Check researchers Kirsten Cosser and Keegan Leech share tips for spotting spin in political speeches. 🎧 Listen: https://africacheck.info/m/behind-the-facts

Warnings that strangers asking for help using a smartphone may actually be scammers conducting “AI biometric identity fraud” are FALSE. These warnings misrepresent how biometric security and impersonation scams actually work. africacheck.info/biometric_fr...

Accountability is rare – but influence can still happen. When politicians cite Africa Check, we know our work is being read and trusted. 🧐 Learn more about how we fact-check the SONA. 🎧 Listen: https://africacheck.info/m/behind-the-facts #BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters

Africa Check is working with the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa on the “Social Media for Peace” initiative in Joburg & Cape Town. We’re looking for youth-led organisations that care about human rights, media freedom & digital literacy. 📩 Get involved: [email protected]

When election season rolls around, be it local or national, make sure your choices are based on facts, not fake posts. Read our fact-check on to see how misinformation spreads around elections: https://africacheck.info/musyoka_trump

❓This week, we answer a question about crime that you submitted through our Info Finder tool: ➡ #YouAsked: How many crimes were reported to the South African Police Service (Saps) in 2017/18?

Watching President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address? 🏛️ Think you hear a claim that sounds off? Send it our way, and we’ll check it! ✅ Use #SONACheck to share or flag anything you want verified. Let’s separate fact from spin together. #SONA #SONA2026

🟩 #SONA2026 Bingo! Tourists ✅ Migrants ✅ Matric ✅ Housing ✅ Unemployment ✅ Centre square? Blank – add any claim you hear live! 🎯 How many can you tick off during the speech? Let us know! #Ramaphosa #FactCheckFun #SONA2026

Social grants ≠ social grant recipients. Housing opportunities ≠ houses. Work opportunities ≠ permanent jobs. Some SONA claims repeat every year – but context changes everything. 🧐 Listen to Africa Check break down recurring claims: africacheck.info/m/behind-the... #BehindTheFacts #SONA #SONA2026

On 12 February 2026, president Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver #SONA2026. Before the big promises and headline numbers, we’ve pulled together the data already in the public domain. Here’s what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what to listen out for. africacheck.info/sona_2026_fa...

🇿🇦 How do you know what’s true in the #SONA? Africa Check’s Kirsten Cosser & Keegan Leech break down how they fact-check South Africa’s State of the Nation Address and why context matters. 🎧 Listen: https://africacheck.info/m/behind-the-facts#SONA? #BehindTheFacts #FactChecking #TruthMatters

1/ Think fact-checking only happens after the speech? Think again. Here’s how we “pre-bunk” #SONA – and how you can inoculate yourself against false claims this year. 💉📊 africacheck.info/prebunking_S...

1/ Think fact-checking only happens after the speech? Think again. Here’s how we “pre-bunk” #SONA – and how you can inoculate yourself against false claims this year. 💉📊 africacheck.info/prebunking_S...

Ahead of #SONA2026, we did the homework. ✍️ We followed up on 6 promises South African president Cyril Ramaphosa made in his 2025 state of the nation address. So… has he delivered? africacheck.info/sona_2025_pr...

🚨 Harmful content online hurts real people – but silencing voices isn’t the answer. Africa Check & the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa are looking for youth led orgs in Johannesburg & Cape Town who care about human rights, media freedom & digital literacy. #SaferOnlineSpaces

Fact-checking future promises can be tricky. ✅ We focused on #SONA 2025 commitments with clear targets or timelines. Got a promise you want us to track in #SONA2026? Comment or email [email protected]

🚨 SONA promises: kept or broken? AfricaCheck’s Keegan Leech breaks down president Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 #SONA promises TONIGHT on eNCA with Andrew Barnes. ⏰ Tune in from 18:15 for the facts you need – not the spin.

Fact-checking future promises can be tricky. ✅ We focused on #SONA 2025 commitments with clear targets or timelines. Got a promise you want us to track in #SONA2026? Comment or email [email protected]

🚨 Harmful content online hurts real people – but silencing voices isn’t the answer. Africa Check & the Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa are looking for youth led orgs in Johannesburg & Cape Town who care about human rights, media freedom & digital literacy. #SaferOnlineSpaces

Ahead of #SONA2026, we did the homework. ✍️ We followed up on 6 promises South African president Cyril Ramaphosa made in his 2025 state of the nation address. So… has he delivered? africacheck.info/sona_2025_pr...

If you missed Africa Check researcher Philile Ntombela on Vuma FM yesterday, listen in here to get the facts on this week’s biggest claims: https://africacheck.info/amafacts_0902

South African tourist spots Jeffreys Bay and the Garden Route are being turned into “refugee camps” for 120,000 “Muslim refugees”. That’s FALSE. ❌ These claims are made up – and they play on prejudice and Islamophobia.

Not everything you see online is real. This week, we’re showing you how to tell the difference. Take a look at this deepfake we verified: https://africacheck.info/dabula_deep_fake

❓This week, we answer a question about literacy that you submitted through our Info Finder tool: ➡ #YouAsked: How much of Kenya’s total population is literate?

Misinformation spreads when context is missing. Our newsletter breaks down viral claims, shows why they’re misleading, and shares tools to spot the next one. 📧 Subscribe here: https://africacheck.info/newsletter_sign_up Past editions: https://africacheck.org/newsletter

A car crash on a major highway in south-west #Nigeria that injured world-famous boxer Anthony Joshua sparked major concerns about road safety in the West African country. 🔍 Using five years of data, this factsheet breaks down how safe Nigeria’s roads are. africacheck.info/nigeria_road...

From “forwarded many times” warnings to fear-based crime alerts, viral WhatsApp messages can be hard to verify – especially when they come from people you trust. Before you share, pause. Check the source. Check your emotions.