Five steps to fight fake news and false information on WhatsApp

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On Tuesday liquor outlets across the country were jam packed when a WhatsApp voice note began to circulate, causing a wave of panic buying.

"Fake news", was the simple response from the Presidency.

But in 2020, when so called fake news and real news can look so similar, how do you tell the difference?
27 Aug 2020 7AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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