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How the ACDP peddled unproven fact in its bid to tighten SA’s abortion laws

Article Africa Check Author & Bhekisisa Team - 5 Jun 2018

The party cannot substantiate claims it made before Parliament in March, finds Africa Check.

Do 1 in 5 Nigerian adults really suffer from long-term depression?

Article Africa Check Author & Bhekisisa Team - 18 Apr 2018

Why the World Bank may have peddled some dodgy facts about this mental health condition.

Seven things you should know about this country’s largest Lassa fever outbreak

Article Africa Check Author - 11 Apr 2018

Nigeria's latest and largest epidemic has claimed almost 100 lives. Find out more about the virus.

Does diplomatic immunity give Grace Mugabe a get-out-of-jail-free card?

Article Africa Check Author - 16 Aug 2017

Zimbabwe’s first lady has landed herself in hot South African water following the alleged assault of a young model.

Does SA’s private healthcare sector only provide care for 16% of the population?

Article Africa Check Author & Liesl Pretorius - 8 Aug 2017

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi's long-touted claim may be misleading, reports Africa Check.

Is public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane ‘a qualified advocate’?

Article Africa Check Author - 25 Jul 2017

Questions have been raised as her name isn’t on the roll of advocates kept by the department of justice and updated monthly.

Do single people wind up dead sooner in South Africa?

Article Africa Check Author - 13 Apr 2017

A recent article suggested that single South Africans can live longer by getting married, based on Statistics SA mortality data.

Fake news alert: Medical male circumcision not linked to penile cancer

Article Vinayak Bhardwaj Author & Africa Check Author - 17 Nov 2016

Africa Check debunks a bogus news story spreading myths about medical male circumcision after Bhekisisa sounds the alarm.

Fact Check: Are South Africans the 8th highest sugar consumers in the world?

Article Vinayak Bhardwaj Author & Africa Check Author - 9 Nov 2016

The size of South Africa's super-sized sweet tooth may be over-stated

Fact Check: No, SA does not weigh in as the world’s 3rd most obese nation

Article Vinayak Bhardwaj Author & Africa Check Author - 3 Nov 2016

Africa Check digs into the data to reveal the surprising truth behind the widely cited statistic

Why crime rates are more useful than absolute numbers in tracking changes over time

Article Africa Check Author - 2 Sep 2016

Many crimes in SA go unreported, while some only come to the attention of police through actions such as roadblocks and searches.

Do 60% of South African workers earn less than R5 000 per month?

Article Africa Check Author - 23 Mar 2016

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) claimed that 60% of SA workers earn R5 000 a month or less. Is the ANC alliance partner right?

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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