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Fact-checking Tanzanian president John Magufuli on inhaling steam to treat Covid-19
In a live broadcast, Tanzanian president John Magufuli, zeroed in on steam inhalation, claiming that inhaling steam treats Covid-19.
Covid-19 pandemic: Fact-checking former Nigeria VP Abubakar’s claims about the economy
Former Nigeria vice president Atiku Abubakar recently criticised the current administration’s plan to borrow nearly US$6.9 billion.
More than an inconvenience: Alcohol ban could help South Africans fight Covid-19 infection
Several studies have found that drinking alcohol damages both the immune system and the respiratory system's infection defense.
Five facts: Femicide in South Africa
The murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana has led to protest against femicide in South Africa. We answer five questions about the murder of women.
No research backs widely shared statistic about gun ownership risk in South Africa
A South African charity claimed that you are “four times more likely to have your gun used against you” than be able to use it.