Behind the news: Who are we to believe when tragedy strikes?

On March 29, witnesses reported the collapse of several mine shafts at the Msasa-Runzewe Gold Mine in Geita, raising concerns about potential casualties. Social media footage claimed that people were buried, while officials stated that no deaths occurred, asserting that the mine had been evacuated due to heavy rains. This discrepancy created controversy regarding the credibility of official reports versus eyewitness accounts.