Declining unemployment figures in South Africa are good news, but context, as always, matters
The ruling party is correct that unemployment has decreased for seven consecutive quarters, but there is more to the story.
#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.
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.
'Highest ever' unemployment rate? Fact-checking two claims from the ANC's 110th birthday party
Is the leader of the country and the ruling party correct about current unemployment figures?
Are 20 million black South Africans unemployed, compared to 1.6 million in 1994? Viral graphic gets it wrong
While both the absolute numbers and the rate have grown since 1994, the graphic gets the figures wrong.
Five facts: Femicide in South Africa
The murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana has led to protest against femicide in South Africa. We answer five questions about the murder of women.