News24 | Fake news minefield: Deepfake tries and fails to link Zelensky to Northam Platinum stake

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not purchase a controlling stake in South Africa’s Northam Platinum Mine, despite a viral video, an X post, and an article in a Zimbabwean newspaper suggesting otherwise. The false claims spread online, leading to confusion, but Zelensky’s office clarified that he has no involvement in the mining company. The misinformation was debunked, emphasizing the importance of verifying sources before spreading information.

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