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How to read South Africa’s quarterly crime statistics after the Covid pandemic

SA’s latest quarterly crime statistics reveal where and how these crimes happen, but we must understand the data and trends in context.

Supporters of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party take part in a march by civil society in September 2015 in Pretoria. Photo: AFP/MARCO LONGARI

Is SA the most corrupt country in Africa, with Ghana & Nigeria on its heels?

Following the release of a public opinion pole, regional and international media claimed South Africa as the most corrupt country in Africa.

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Security forces being deployed in South Africa's parliament

FACTSHEET: Is it legal for 'security forces' to be deployed in South Africa's parliament?

The eviction of Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) MPs from this week’s State of the Nation Address raised a number of questions surrounding the use of security forces within the South African National Assembly and Parliament, and under which conditions such force is warranted.

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How many presidential candidates are contesting in Nigeria's forthcoming election?

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Independent National Electoral Commission

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How many presidential candidates are contesting in Nigeria's forthcoming election?

The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) released the final list of candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections. Inec said that 18 parties had fielded presidential candidates and their running mates. The list includes Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democr...

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Was the Expropriation Bill published in the National Gazette for comment just before 25 December 2022? Can the public still make comments?

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Parliament of the Republic of South Africa: press release

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Was the Expropriation Bill published in the National Gazette for comment just before 25 December 2022? Can the public still make comments?

The National Assembly of South Africa (passed the Expropriation Bill on 28 September 2022. The bill guides the expropriation of property by organs of state. It also provides for instances where expropriation without compensation may be done in the public interest. Civil society submitted t...

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