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No evidence Fifa has granted Nigeria a direct play-off spot in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

BREAKING: Nigeria(Super Eagles) have been given the direct entry to the World Cup qualifiers play off. Dr Congo ELIMINATED,” ...
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GUIDE: Scam trends to watch out for in 2026 and how to stay safe online

In 2026, we expect scams to persist, especially as tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) become more widely used. In this guide, we highlight several scam trends to watch out for and explain ...
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How many public high schools are there in Gauteng province?

The Department of Basic Education publishes quarterly data on schools in South Africa. The latest data from quarter three of 2025 lists 644 currently open ordinary (not special needs institutions) ...
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No, helping strangers use their smartphones will not expose you to ‘AI biometric identity fraud’

STOP HELPING STRANGERS WITH THEIR PHONES,” warns a frantic message that has been widely shared on Facebook and WhatsApp, where it has been ...
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No evidence Nigeria’s controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi told Kwara state government to ‘accept Sharia law’

IN SHORT: Facebook posts claim that Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi urged the Kwara state government to adopt sharia law. However, there is no evidence for this. Sheikh Gumi has suggested that Kwara state ...
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Fake membership card misrepresents Nigerian politician Samuel Ortom’s party affiliation

IN SHORT: An online image appears to show Samuel Ortom’s ruling membership card, but he has denied that it is real and says he remains a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Talk of ...
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No evidence US authorities detained Nigerian business exec Obi Cubana on drug-related charges

IN SHORT: A report circulating on Facebook claims that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation detained Nigerian billionaire Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, on drug-related charges.
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How to ‘pre-bunk’ a state of the nation address (and almost anything else)

You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. We believe that everyone needs the facts. You can republish the text of this article free of charge, both online ...
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South African healthcare group Netcare not offering ‘free nursing training for 2026’ via WhatsApp, third-party links

IN SHORT: A post circulating on Facebook claims that Netcare Education, a division of the private healthcare group Netcare, is offering free nursing training for 2026. But the advert is not legitimate ...
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Shocking lion attack turns into heartwarming hug? Why you should care about badly made AI-generated videos

IN SHORT: A clip circulating on social media in January 2026 appears to show a lion pouncing on and then hugging a game ranger. But the clip shows clear signs consistent with AI-generated content, and ...
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SCAM ALERT: South African mining company not offering training programme through social media – ignore dodgy link and follow verified portals

IN SHORT: An ad doing the rounds on social media promises a “learnership applications training programme” with Gold Fields South Deep mining company. But Gold Fields has warned jobseekers to only use ...