South Africa’s dropout dilemma: fact-checking Independent Online’s claims about pass rates
South Africa’s education system is often criticised for its poor outcomes, but one alarming statistic
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Are 2 million HIV-positive people not receiving treatment in South Africa?
Antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) are used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These drugs keep the
Is South Africa losing more teachers than it produces? A closer look at Mmusi Maimane’s claim about basic education
In September 2024, South African politician Mmusi Maimane raised concerns about the country’s education system
Are 7-35% of South Africans ‘addicted to alcohol’? Unpacking the data
In an August 2024 episode of PodcastAndChillWithMacG, one of the largest podcasts in Africa, Kamogelo
Do 40% of South Africa’s university students fail to complete their degrees?
In August 2024, South African advocacy group Youth Capital posted an alarming statistic to X
Voter silence: The dilemma of democracy
By threestreamsmedia Almost 13.7 million voters did not register to vote on 29 May 2024.
Emerging political leaders: Fresh faces vie for power
A total of 27 new political parties are participating in the highly anticipated 2024 general
What are the political parties saying about your education and employment?
With the national elections just around the corner, voters have to make not-so-simple decisions about
Voting for the first time in 2024? Check our voting tips for newbies
Uncertain, overwhelmed, and stressed. New voters might experience these feelings on election day 29 May
Several legal battles characterise upcoming 2024 elections
On the eve of what is to be the most competitive general elections since the
‘Yoh, Vote’: The dating app you must visit before you vote
Ever wished there was a dating app but for political parties? Yoh, Vote combines the
Mid to low election turnout predicted
As the nation gears up for the 2024 elections, a political analyst delivers a sobering
Elections 2024: How to vote outside the area where you registered
South African citizens can for the first time this year vote at a voting district
Dr Rassie’s ceremony, Springbok Siya’s visit to Potch reach millions
The ceremony during which Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus received an honorary doctorate from North-West University