How we traced misleading Facebook warning about Cape Town by-law affecting call to prayer

Author: Andrew ThompsonPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

How we traced misleading Facebook warning about Cape Town by-law affecting call to prayer

News24 traced a misleading Facebook warning claiming a Cape Town by-law would ban the call to prayer. The investigation found the warning was false and based on a misinterpretation of the law. The article explains how the misinformation spread and was debunked by local authorities.

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