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      How 7 Dogs Became a Story The Internet Got Wrong (But it's Still Good News)

      How 7 Dogs Became a Story The Internet Got Wrong (But it’s Still Good News)

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 27, 2026March 27, 2026 329 0

      The world wanted this story to be real. In some cases, many believed did. You could feel it in every share, every comment and every headline that followed. But wanting…

      This Viral Dog Story isn’t Real… But There’s Still Good News Here!

      This Viral Dog Story isn’t Real… But There’s Still Good News Here!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 474 0

      A touching story about a teenager protecting stray dogs has been shared thousands of times across social media, and although the story has been proven fake, the response shows just…

      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 1,711 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…

      In a World of AI Slop, Real Stories Still Have Heart

      In a World of AI Slop, Real Stories Still Have Heart

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeNovember 12, 2025February 5, 2026 536 1

      The internet doesn’t need more noise. It needs more truth. And truth still starts with someone brave enough to tell a story that actually happened.   South Africa (12 November…

      Mzansi Reacts to Viral Post Claiming SA Invented Solar Pavement

      Mzansi Reacts to Viral Post Claiming SA Invented Solar Pavements

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 15, 2025 783 0

      They say our pavements are charging cars. We say: have you seen our potholes? A viral fake story about South African sidewalks has sparked a hilarious online reaction.   Global…

      Satirical Snake Heist Story Has South Africans Hissing With Laughter... And Confusion

      Satirical Snake Heist Story Has South Africans Hissing With Laughter… And Confusion

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 12, 2025September 9, 2025 7,520 0

      A wildly satirical article about robbers accidentally hijacking a snake transport truck has gone viral in South Africa… and the funniest part? Half the country thinks it’s real.   South…

      Watch: Was That a Real Lion in a Supermarket?

      Watch: Was That a Real Lion in a Supermarket?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 17, 2025 11,627 0

      Before you panic about a lion in your local supermarket, take a deep breath… the only thing prowling here is artificial intelligence.   Global (17 June 2025) – If you’ve…

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