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We hold public figures accountable for what they say, and debunk dangerous false statements. Get the facts: http://africacheck.info/m/fact-check-HQ
@africacheck.orgWith South Africa’s local government elections around the corner, scammers are circulating.
A genuine job opportunity should never require you to pay a fee or share sensitive personal information.
Read our fact-check: https://africacheck.info/iec_jobscam
@africacheck.orgA screenshot made to look like an eNCA post on X claims Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has “broken his silence” on anti-migrant protests in South Africa. But the viral screenshot has been fabricated. africacheck.info/eNCA_mnangag...
@africacheck.orgA graphic circulating online claims that all home affairs offices in South Africa have been closed “until further notice”. But the department has denied this, and the image shows signs of being AI-generated. africacheck.info/homeaffairs_...
@africacheck.org6/ Overall, three claims were correct, four mostly correct and one incorrect.
With Nigeria’s presidential election set for 16 January 2027, these claims matter as voters assess the government’s record. africacheck.info/tinubu_economy
@africacheck.org5/ ❌ But not every claim checked out.
Tinubu said salaries and pensions had been paid “on time and in full since 2023”. We found evidence of delays in federal salary payments in 2026. africacheck.info/tinubu_economy
@africacheck.org4/ 💰 Foreign reserves have risen from $35.1 billion when Tinubu took office in May 2023 to about $54.9 billion in September 2026.
That’s an increase of about 56% – although reserves remain below earlier highs. africacheck.info/tinubu_economy
@africacheck.org3/ 📉 Inflation has fallen sharply from 34.8% in December 2024 to 15.39% in August 2026.
But Nigeria rebased its inflation measure in 2025. The IMF said this mechanically lowered measured inflation and made comparisons with earlier figures more difficult. africacheck.info/tinubu_economy
@africacheck.org2/ 📈 Nigeria’s economy did grow by more than 4% in the first half of 2026. But Tinubu’s claims of “stable growth” across both the oil and non-oil sectors need more context. Oil growth was volatile, while the non-oil sector, which accounts for about 96% of GDP, was steadier.
@africacheck.org1/ 🧵 How accurate were Tinubu’s Independence Day claims?
In his 1 October address, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu pointed to economic growth, falling inflation, rising foreign reserves and investment as signs of progress.
We checked 9 of his claims. africacheck.info/tinubu_economy
@africacheck.orgWould Eminem really tell South Africans who to vote for? 👀
AI is making fake endorsements harder to spot. Before you believe or share one, check the person’s official accounts and find the original source.
Not sure? Send it to us to check.
@africacheck.orgPolitical parties and candidates can pay to put content in front of audiences online. Our latest tip shows you what to look out for – and how to see who’s behind the message.
Available in isiZulu & isiXhosa too – download and share! 🇿🇦 https://africacheck.info/LGE_week_3
@africacheck.org🗳️ What should you look for when reading a political manifesto?
Kirsten Cosser shares tips to help you read election promises critically — from checking who has the power to deliver them to asking whether targets are measurable and funded.
🎧Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver.
@africacheck.org💉 A viral warning claims criminals are offering free blood sugar tests before injecting victims with HIV.
But there’s no evidence this is happening. The hoax circulated in the Philippines in 2025 and was debunked by the country’s health department. https://africacheck.info/blood_sugar_hoax
@africacheck.org🚨 Looking for a job? Don’t let a fake advert fool you.
Scammers often use the names of well-known companies to advertise fake jobs on social media. A recent scam falsely claimed Pick n Pay was hiring through an unverified email address.
READ MORE: https://africacheck.info/picknpay_job
@africacheck.org🛣️ A viral claim says 80% of staff at South Africa’s roads agency Sanral are foreign nationals.
The facts? Sanral says only 7 of its 784 staff were born outside South Africa – less than 1%. https://africacheck.info/sanral_foreigners
@africacheck.org📈 Big numbers. Bold promises. “Turnarounds”. Politicians will say a lot to convince voters. But a political claim doesn’t have to be false to be misleading. Sometimes, the most important part is what you aren’t being told.
@africacheck.org🚰 Potholes, broken streetlights, water outages and uncollected rubbish are largely the responsibility of your local municipality.
Read our explainer to understand why your vote #LGE2026 vote matters. : https://africacheck.info/LGE_municipality
@africacheck.org🗳️ What is the DA promising ahead of South Africa’s 4 November local elections?
We fact-checked 7 claims in its 2026 manifesto, covering:
⚡ electricity costs
🗑️ refuse collection
🚨 crime
💼 jobs
💧 free basic services
@africacheck.org🗑️ Are fewer South African households getting weekly refuse collection?
On #FeiteEerste, Africa Check researcher Kirsten Cosser fact-checks the DA’s claim that weekly household waste collection has declined.
🎧 Listen Mondays at 4pm on Radio Eersteriver.
@africacheck.org🗳️ South Africa votes on 4 November. But how do you know what you’re seeing online is true?
Our new Local Government Election Hub brings together our election fact-checks, explainers, manifesto checks, disinformation tracking and AI incident tracker.
