Does a Nigerian lawmaker earn more than US President Donald Trump?
Are the country’s legislators living luxuriously as the majority of citizens tighten their belts? We did the math. Researched by David Ajikobi
#5facts: The sad extent of suicide in South Africa 
No way to verify whether 80% of same-sex marriages in SA are by Afrikaans speakers The hardest part of fact-checking is finding sources of reliable data. Search below for links to data sources we have used in our research.
GUIDE: How to spot predatory academic journals in the wild
Supposed scientific articles published in questionable academic journals can easily dupe researchers - and seriously erode the body of science. Here’s how to avoid such junk from polluting your research.
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ANALYSIS: The case for speed cameras on South Africa’s deadly roads
In theory, anything which reduces a motorist’s speed could reduce the possibility of a crash – or serious injury, if one occurs. But does research back up the case for traffic cameras to help enforce speed limits?
#5facts: The sad extent of suicide in South Africa 
Do Nigeria’s Yoruba people have the world’s highest twin birth rate? (And are yams to blame?) 
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African Fact-Checking Awards 2017
The shortlist for the awards has been released. The winners will be announced in Johannesburg in November.