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      Online Hoaxes

      Viral Elephant “Goodbye” Story Debunked by SANParks

      Viral Elephant “Goodbye” Story Debunked by SANParks

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      A viral Facebook story about a ranger named Sipho Nkosi and an elephant called Mnumzane captured hearts around the world this weekend, prompting SANParks to issue an official statement confirming…

      The Limpopo “DIY Prison” Story Went Viral… Shame, But It Was Completely Made Up

      The Limpopo “DIY Prison” Story Went Viral… Shame, But It Was Completely Made Up

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025 2,852 0

      And here’s how to spot hoaxes before they hijack your group chats.   Johannesburg, South Africa (11 December 2025) – Every few months, South Africa produces a viral story so…

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