The number of South African police is declining, but minister gets the figures wrong – and what they represent
Police minister Bheki Cele exaggerated how many police officers had left the force in the past decade. What else did he fudge?
Viral home remedy won’t cure your dog’s ‘cat flu’ – and could be toxic
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
No, South African MPs are generally not paid less than their international counterparts
While the country faced rising fuel prices and power cuts, South African members of parliament prepared to accept a salary increase.
Jury still out on how much South Africa loses to corruption every day
An opposition party claims that South Africa loses R800 million to corruption every day. But the number can’t be verified.
Adolescent mental health in South Africa: what do the numbers say?
South African news article’s statistics may be outdated and from another country, but its message rings true.
How much schooling time did South Africa’s kids lose to Covid? Probably a year
Following almost two years of disruptions to South Africa's school calendar, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on education in SA?
No, you don’t need to avoid these foods and activities during menstruation, claims in viral post are ‘outrageous’
A viral social media post encourages people to stay away from certain foods and activities when menstruating. But is this true?
Monkeypox does not spread faster in men who have sex with men – virus spreads through contact
A number of South Africans have claimed on social media that monkeypox disproportionally affects men who have sex with men. Is it true?