GUIDE: Vetting claims about legislation in South Africa
New laws are often the target of misinformation because of their political and economic impact. Here are tips to avoid these false claims.
‘This is actually happening, it’s a scam’: a handy guide to predatory conferences
Not all conferences are created equal, as one South African academic recently discovered, sharing her experience with Africa Check.
GUIDE: How to verify a voice note from your phone
Voice messages have many advantages, but they are also a tremendous source and channel for the dissemination of false information.
GUIDE: How to spot risky investment schemes and scams on Facebook in Nigeria
Anyone can lose their money online, as victims' experiences show. But you can strengthen your defences by knowing what to look out for.
Raising informed media consumers starts at school
Africa Check has created fact-checking resources for teachers that directly target harmful information.
GUIDE: Africa Check’s tips for spotting AI-generated images and videos
In this guide, we’ve taken it back to basics to explain how to identify images and videos where not everything is as it appears to be.
Africa Check’s guide to zombie claims: how to spot false information that just won’t die
Zombie claims don’t bite, but they’re annoying. Do your part to stop them resurrecting by following our tips for spotting recycled hoaxes.
Media literacy helps voters make informed choices during elections
Africa Check is working to help Africans critically interrogate the information they engage with.