Many of the videos are accurate, showing legitimate news footage and events captured by the public.
However, Africa Check identified others that are being shared without verification.
Some of the people are blasted off their feet by the force of the water.
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Shields like these also appear in the video shared in South Africa.
The white armoured vehicles of Venezuelas national guard (the GNB) match those shown in the video.
The video shows protest action in Venezuela more than three years ago.
Africa Check has compiled a list of false or misleading shutdown videos doing the rounds on social media in Mzansi amid days of unrest. Image: @Ms_Vuyelwa_Q, @kabelodick, @goolammy/ Twitter.Source: UGC
This can include flags, writing and unique buildings or structures.
The vehicles are seen parked on the edge of a freeway.
It also claimed SAPS had asked for assistance from the public.
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Always check with government departments to confirm communications or announcements.
The same video is circulating on Facebook.
In a press release, officials from the municipality said they had conducted an investigation due to public concerns.
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Its easy to misinterpret a video without knowledge of the event.
Check the facts before sharing misleading information.
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He was the Head of Current Affairs at Briefly News.
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