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.
SA’s latest quarterly crime statistics reveal where and how these crimes happen, but we must understand the data and trends in context.
Harmful rumours about migrants from other African countries get attention on social media in South Africa.
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African countries are charged astronomical interest rates when borrowing from international institutions while developed countries get sweet...
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