Goodbye 2024! We’re debunking three claims you might come across during the festive season and sharing some tips on how to avoid false information during the holidays.

In our last episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?” for 2024, we look at 3 viral claims and share some tips for avoiding false information this festive season:Does this video show the pillars of a bridge cut near their bases by “illegal foreigners” in South Africa? No, they’re part of the original design! https://bit.ly/sa_bridgeThe South African Police Service has rubbished a “special public announcement for the festive season”. https://bit.ly/saps_statementDo these dodgy-looking links offer ‘cash prizes’ through the rewards programme of South African retailer Spar? Nope. https://bit.ly/spar_rewardsWhat should you look out for when debunking crap on WhatsApp this holiday season? We’ve got some tips!Your friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.