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PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP
Fact-checking the ANC’s January 8th claims about progress – and what the party said in response
The African National Congress is keen to demonstrate its successes ahead of South African national elections in 2024.
GUIDE: Vetting claims about legislation in South Africa
New laws are often the target of misinformation because of their political and economic impact. Here are tips to avoid these false claims.
Is poverty on the decline in South Africa? We fact-checked Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC claims
A number of sceptical readers asked us to take a closer look at pronouncements made by the president at the ANC’s review of its manifesto.
RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP
ANALYSIS: Is HIV/Aids misinformation and denialism on the rise again? How to counter persistent myths
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.
BARBARA DEBOUT / AFP
FACTSHEET: ‘Back to the basics’ – seven questions about HIV and Aids answered
Covid-19 is no longer considered to be at the health agency’s highest level of alert, the world can now focus on other health challenges.