#PODCAST In a bid to prevent spreading misinformation, people have been urged to verify social media messages before sharing #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - People should check and verify messages circulating on social media before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation as South Africa heads closer to the polls in a few months' time. That's according to mediator in electoral and community conflict - Geoffrey Mamputa. He has just re launched "Tales of Turning" - harnessing research, social media and technology in this crucial election year of South Africa's history. Mamputa explains how misinformation has led to conflict and violence between many countries through the sensationalism of fake social media news. He explains the need for civil society to take a stance in managing social media and fake news spreaders...