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#NationalConvention2024: Fact-checking opposition claims about crime, jobs and voting in South Africa
Ahead of the South African 2024 general elections, claims are being made about what opposition says is the poor state of the country.
STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP
Don’t fall for unfounded scare claims about measles vaccination in South Africa
An article by a prominent anti-vaccine campaigner in South Africa and widely circulated on social media makes many baseless claims.
MARCO LONGARI / AFP
Putting old claims to bed: no evidence undocumented immigrants ‘contribute massively’ to crime and ‘nothing’ to South Africa’s economy
South African politicians and the public alike are quick to make claims about migrants to the country. But these are not supported by data.
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.
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South African news article’s statistics may be outdated and from another country, but its message rings true.