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4 reasons why April Fools’ Day is not relevant

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 2:57am April 01, 2018,

4 reasons why April Fools' Day is not relevant

Jacob Zuma’s ‘in the beginning’ video was a prank

Deceit is bad

In some jurisdictions, the day comes with rumours and hoaxes on television and the internet. So what happens when a genuine news story occurs on the day – a tragedy or disaster that will require prompt attention but do not get the needed response because it is assumed that it’s a joke? That’s the question many continue to ask ahead of April Fools’ Day.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: April 1, 2018

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