Stephen Birch in court for Covid-19 fake news
A Cape Town man has appeared in court for spreading fake news on Covid-19.
Stephen Birch was arrested for allegedly posted a video on social media claiming that the test kits used for Covid-19 are contaminated.
He also encouraged people not to be tested.
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A spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape Eric Ntabazilila says the matter was postponed.
"Stephen Donald Birch appeared at Cape Town Magistrate’s Court this morning, charged with breach of the disaster management regulations. He is released on warning and will return to court on 14 July.”
Birch could face a prison sentence of six months or a hefty fine is he is found guilty of spreading fake news about coronavirus.