What's Crap on WhatsApp?

For our last episode of 2023, “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” will be looking back at four claims from the year!

Russian president Vladimir Putin did not warn the US not to interfere in the Israel-Hamas war. The claim is false!

Did South African president Ramaphosa really apologise to ‘the people of Zimbabwe’? No!

This week, we're taking a deep dive into climate change misinformation and tips for spotting and debunking these claims.

Does this video show a massive wave crashing into a restaurant in South Africa’s Western Cape province? No!

Do not throw flour on a fire, it is a fuel which can itself catch alight. Ignore widely shared videos.

No, this old video doesn’t show South African president Cyril Ramaphosa speaking about ‘farm murders’.

Is depression really a result of ‘highs’ from certain foods and substances? No!

No the northern hemisphere is not cooling. All of the world is warming – and there are higher temperatures in the north

It's our 100th show! We’re taking a deep dive into health misinformation, focusing on quack cures for cancer