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Kenya at 60: Fact-checking six claims by president William Ruto, including on election results and jobs
As the president nears a year in office, he has been keen to emphasise the social and economic challenges facing his administration.
MICHELE SPATARI / AFP
Does the Western Cape province account for 98% of all new employment in South Africa? Why the DA’s jobs claim is misleading (and outdated)
The DA is often keen to promote its record in the Western Cape. But sometimes the numbers do not tell the whole story.
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.
BENSON IBEABUCHI / AFP
Are there 15 million child workers in Nigeria? Senior government official cites 22-year-old data – figure likely higher
A Nigerian senior government official made the startling claim that the country had more than 15 million child workers.
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.