The Police Service's latest crime statistics covering October to December 2024 recorded 6,953 murders, a 9.8% decrease from the same period in 2023. Of these, 961 victims were women, meaning around 10 ...
The leaves of the almond tree are a remedy for diabetes, and the tree’s bark can help control high blood pressure. That’s the claim in a message posted on Facebook in Nigeria. “If you are having type ...
A Facebook post shared in Nigeria in December 2020 gives detailed instructions on how to “get rid of” varicose veins using a mixture made of toothpaste and other common household ingredients. It lists ...
“Garlic helps remove pain in ears, ear infections and headaches quickly and effectively,” claims a message posted on Facebook in Nigeria. It adds: “Simply, put a cleaned garlic clove in your ear - it ...
In 2023, South Africa had 22,511 public schools, excluding early childhood development centres and special schools. Public education is funded by government through a pro-poor model that creates five ...
The Facebook page “Unity Careers” has posted a possible job offer at Simba, a food company that makes a popular South African brand of potato crisps. “SIMBA IS HIRING DECEMBER NEW STAFF SEND YOUR CV” ...
A post shared more than 260 times on Facebook claims that cactus juice can be used as an “anti poison” for a snake bite or scorpion sting. “Firstly tighten the next joint of the victim's body to avoid ...
A post doing the rounds on Facebook in South Africa says the concern that Covid-19 vaccines can modify human DNA is valid. It reads: “The fear is NOT that the vaccine will KILL people, the fear is ...
Namibia and South Africa are the only countries in Africa that have legal procedures to change a person’s name and gender marker on identity documents. These two processes give trans and gender ...
“Take a breath Cuz you're looking at the most clear picture of the Sun's surface,” reads a message posted on Facebook in South Africa. It includes an image of what appears to be a sun or planet, which ...
A post on the Nigeria-based Facebook page “Solarababa herbs” claims the bark of the Parkia biglobosa tree will “suppress high blood pressure”. It describes how to prepare and take the remedy. “Boil ...
A graphic on Facebook says you can treat cuts and scrapes at home with a simple kitchen ingredient. “Putting sugar in a wound will reduce pain and speed up the healing process,” it reads. It shows an ...
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