Anyone that creates or spreads fake news about the Coronavirus COVID-19 is liable for prosecution. Verify the information before you share information.

South African government issued a Government Gazette with a new regulation stating that fake news/ disinformation about COVID-19 is now a criminal offence in South Africa.

Fake news peddlers would

face a fine or imprisonment if they chose to ignore the law aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

The government has set up various ways for citizens to report fake news:

If you receive information that you suspect to be fake news, report it to fakenewsalert[at]dtps[dot]gov[dot]za or via WhatsApp: 067 966 4015 or through the Real411.org website.

See some of the screenshots and dates found of Covid-19 related fake news.

The following is fake news:

12 April: Minister announces liquor trading hours

9 April: Food Parcels

8 April: Easter eggs

7 April: Foreign nations to depart South Africa

1 April: Normal school day

5 April: Misleading video clip on COVID-19 test

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31 March: 90 day lockdown

30 March: I have tried to reach you since I tested positive...

28 March: Cosmic rays pass close to earth - turn off phones, etc.

27 March: Loss of soldiers

26 March: Letter for closure of all learning institutions

25 March: Schools opening date might be carried to the 10th of September

24 March: List of critical services required during the imposition of restricted movement during COVID-19

23 March: Restrictions on movement

22 March: Landlords barred from collecting house rent for the next 90 days

21 March: Chinese nationals buying their way into the country

20 March - Pres Ramaphosa - helicopters spraying chemicals solutions

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