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SASSA hit by school uniform fake news
The South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) advises the public not to share a message that has been circulating on WhatsApp.
A fake news text is circulating on social media indicating that SASSA is offering free uniforms and stationery to learners .
“We can confirm that this message is fake and wishes to distance itself from it. It i disturbing that some insensitive people find time to make up such fake news and play with emotions of the needy,” reads a statement issued by SASSA.
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https://twitter.com/OfficialSASSA/status/1214175746710790145
The text was circulated a day before the reopening of schools which may prompt parents to believe in the fake news.
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