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.
‘Almost double the world average’? Debunking government claims about water use in South Africa
Are government agencies right to blame consumers for water restrictions in South Africa?
The good, the bad and the ugly: we rate South African government websites
South Africans have the right to access government information, so it’s important that agency and department websites work well.
Race and private sector ownership in South Africa: three viral claims investigated
How many working age white and black people does South Africa have?
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.
Thousands of migrants have jobs in Eskom, Vodacom and South Africa’s government? No, viral message plain wrong
Harmful rumours about migrants from other African countries get attention on social media in South Africa.
ANALYSIS: Explaining proposed amendments to South Africa’s health law
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.
No, proposed amendments to National Health Act won’t violate South Africans’ right to privacy
Proposed new regulations to control current and future pandemics are set to replace the Covid-19 state of disaster’s emergency measures.