COMMENT: How South Africa’s top brass continue to inflate government housing figures and why it matters
Government officials maintain that over 4 million houses have been provided to the poor. We explain why this claim is misleading.
Government officials maintain that over 4 million houses have been provided to the poor. We explain why this claim is misleading.
Ahead of his government’s eagerly anticipated first annual budget, Ruto made a number of claims in a sit-down with journalists.
Are government agencies right to blame consumers for water restrictions in South Africa?
South Africans have the right to access government information, so it’s important that agency and department websites work well.
How many working age white and black people does South Africa have?
Harmful rumours about migrants from other African countries get attention on social media in South Africa.
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Suggested changes to the National Health Act have kicked up a public storm. Analysts say the way they have been put together doesn’t help.
Proposed new regulations to control current and future pandemics are set to replace the Covid-19 state of disaster’s emergency measures.
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