Noko Makgato

Executive Director @AfricaCheck | @AfricaCheck_Fr

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

FACTSHEET: Total grid collapse? Billions in losses? We answer 10 questions about load shedding (power cuts) in South Africa https://t.co/KDTkkmBrqV

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We've created lessons for grades 8 to 11 on various fact-checking and media literacy topics across different themes. They’re free to download and use, with the goal of helping your students distinguish fact from fiction in their day-to-day lives. https://t.co/Cd0TTCNtNH

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💬 “Nous essayons, en tant qu’Africa Check, de promouvoir au maximum la pratique du fact-checking sur le continent”, @ValdezOnanina.

En marge du #ForumCFI, notre rédacteur en chef, s’est entretenu avec @France24_fr sur la désinformation en #Afrique.

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.@AfricaCheck's
Taryn Khourie & @VolumeAfrica's Andisiwe May took us behind the scenes of "What's Crap on WhatsApp?", the #factchecking voice note show that debunks the 'crap' shared on WhatsApp.

Watch this insightful talk here: https://t.co/sVBNKgA9z9

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

Here’s what we have learned from our prebunking and debunking efforts in Nigeria and Kenya, and what the African electorate can do to promote honest public debate, credible elections and evidence-based decision-making. https://t.co/T66F3Ifk3h

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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at Church Square in Tshwane @dailysun #EFFNationalShutdown

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[TRAINING] Are you a high school educator in #SouthAfrica? Let @AfricaCheck give you the skills to help learners sort fact from fiction.

Register here: https://t.co/ylyGc46Zoe @ISASAnews @equal_education @JETEdServices

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

Congratulations to @211check this is great news indeed! @AfricaCheck is proud of its work to promote and grow independent, nonpartisan fact-checking across the continent through the Africa Facts network.

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📢 Exciting news! 211 Check has been accepted as a Verified Signatory to the @factchecknet 's Code of Principles. Our dedication towards countering dis/misinformation in South Sudan is truly inspiring. Congrats to the team! #factchecking #IFCN #SouthSudan #SSOT #FactsMatter

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A un an de l’élection présidentielle de 2024 au #Senegal, @dialimpa alerte sur les dangers de la désinformation, notamment en période électorale.
Les révélations de #StoryKillers dans lesquelles @Macky_Sall est cité sont une nouvelle preuve que le danger est encore présent. ⤵️

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Have #Kenyan government officials been claiming for more than 20 years that a third of the country’s budget is lost to #corruption? And does #Kenya collect more revenue than Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi combined? We took a look at the claims. https://t.co/s1lg3myrjP

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It’s election season! Challenge yourself with our quiz to see how clued up you are about this year’s general elections in #Nigeria.

➡️ Click the link to test your knowledge.
https://t.co/zJN3zKvLY9

#NigeriaDecides2023

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🇿🇦 As president @CyrilRamaphosa finally delivered #SONA2023, our researchers were quick to #factcheck his claims, including ones about @Eskom_SA, #jobs, service delivery & more.

Did he get his facts right? It’s all about the details, as we found out. https://t.co/u71jR1kUXh

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[ANALYSIS] #Nigeria holds much anticipated general elections in February 2023. We’ve highlighted 10 false information trends to keep a lookout for in the campaigns. https://t.co/8UsBENtnMg #NigeriaDecides2023

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🇳🇬 [RESOURCE] With Nigerians voting in February 2023, we’ve put all our #factchecks, blogs, factsheets and more in one place. #NigeriaDecides2023

Get all the facts in one place in our #Nigeria election information hub. https://t.co/5heH0Yf7fG

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

How to read South Africa’s quarterly crime statistics after the Covid pandemic https://t.co/LeTef0i4p1

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Congratulations to Jonas Nyabor from @dubawaGH for his winning #factcheck in the new Professional Fact-Checkers category. Read his entry here: https://t.co/H6xWEPAo1Q #FactCheckYourAfrica

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🏆 Thank you to everyone who entered, and in so doing helped further the #factchecking cause in #Africa. We appreciate you!

See you in 2023 for an even bigger and better edition of the African Fact-Checking Awards.

#FactCheckYourAfrica

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In the Working Journalist category, please put your hands together for our winner, Kunle Adebajo from @HumAngle_. Read the winning #factcheck here: https://t.co/XqCRoo1nEy #FactCheckYourAfrica

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

Thanks for sharing these insights with colleagues at the #AfricaFactsSummit

[Still here but posting @pcunliffejones.bsky.social @PCunliffeJones]

Great to talk w/ #AfricaFactsSummit on ineffectiveness of 'false news' laws countering information disorder.
- broad, vague terms allow partisan use of laws
- failing to require or properly define proof of harm
- failing to correct, reduce harm, but chilling debate 1/3

[Noko Makgato @nokolosh]

Partnerships are very important for @AfricaCheck to grow the reach and impact of our work. This agreement with @MediaCouncilK will enable us to achieve that.

[Media Council of Kenya @MediaCouncilK]

Combating Fake News:The .@MediaCouncilK and .@AfricaCheck have reaffirmed commitment to develop and entrench fact-checking within Kenya’s media industry and to establish sustainable approaches to counter circulation of false information on mainstream,vernacular and social media.