By Kotie Geldenhuys
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A dramatic headline flashes across a phone screen. A shocking image appears in a WhatsApp group. A voice note claims to reveal breaking news. Within a few minutes, the information has been shared by various people, and with each share, it adds credibility. But what if it is all fake? In an information age where false news can spread like wildfire, it is essential to learn how to distinguish between the truth and falsehoods. False news is often crafted to be highly convincing, seeking to elicit emotional responses. The first line of defence is therefore crucial: stop, check and verify before you share.
We live in a technologically advanced post-truth age where we regularly receive information from various news agencies, websites and social media channels. An important question arises in this context: How can one differentiate between credible information and fake content?
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[This is only an extract of an article published in Servamus: October 2026. This article is available for purchase.]