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Retailer rubbishes false claims about racial discrimination in food donations

Woolworths strongly refutes viral social media claims that it racially discriminates in food donations, revealing how an anonymous account's false allegations reached over 130,000 people despite being blocked from responding.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Debunking Elon Musk's statements on Starlink's absence in South Africa

Elon Musk's recent comments on Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' song spark controversy as he claims Starlink's absence in South Africa is due to his race.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Watch VideoHow disinformation campaigns target South Africa

Discover how misleading narratives about Sergei Lavrov's comments on South Africa reveal a broader disinformation campaign by Western influencers

Sunday Independent Opinion
Manuel Godsin|Published

Elon Musk lies again: 'Starlink not allowed to operate in South Africa because I'm not black'

Elon Musk's recent comments on Starlink's operations in South Africa raise questions about misinformation and race.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

'Acting in national interest' - DA defends US visit amid backlash

DA's week-long US visit 'to ease diplomatic tensions' with the Trump administration, but faces backlash from Minister Lamola over foreign policy alignment.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Is Grade 13 coming to South Africa? Education department sets the record straight

Are South African schools really adding a Grade 13? The Department of Basic Education clarifies the truth behind viral claims.

News Education
Xolile Mtembu|Published