DBE condemns fake news reports on school closures
DBE condemns fake news reports on school closures The Department of Basic Education has condemned the spread of false announcements of school closures. The DBE said it was aware of a manipulated image doing the rounds purporting to be an announcement from Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. “The false announcement makes the false assertion that schools will close from May 26 and reopen on June 28. “The department wishes to dismiss this image as fake news and continues to urge members of the public to be vigilant and verify sources of information they read before sharing it on social...