YOU ASKED: Has South Africa’s public works programme created 14 million jobs in 20 years?
With unemployment in South Africa at 32.1%, political parties have been keen to talk up their ability to create jobs ahead of elections.
Fact Check — Will everyone have access to private healthcare after 29 May if ANC wins?
If the ANC wins the vote, will South Africans will be able to get the best healthcare for free after the elections? We checked the facts.
PRESS RELEASE: 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards now open for entries
The African Fact-Checking Awards is the longest-running awards programme celebrating fact-checking journalism in the African media.
Fact-Check — If you don’t vote, is your vote automatically assigned to the ANC?
Voting is one of the few things you can do personally to contribute to the health of democracy. But if you don’t, does your vote end up reco
Fact-Check — If you don’t vote, is your vote automatically assigned to the ANC?
Voting is one of the few things you can do personally to contribute to the health of democracy. But if you don’t, does your vote end up reco
How not to be duped! And PS, people over 60 don’t automatically get special votes
Has the IEC has permitted people 60 and older to vote before the 29 May polls by applying for a special vote?
Elections 2024: Are you being micro-targeted?
Digital ads have revolutionised how information is disseminated, targeting people through highly personalised messaging.
Fact Check – was former president Jacob Zuma targeted in a recent car accident?
On 28 March 2024, the car in which former president Jacob Zuma was travelling in KwaZulu-Natal was involved in an accident. Or was it?
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