Vinayak Bhardwaj Author

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

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

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

Fake AIDS "cures" have been the bane of activists fighting for treatment. We discovered a new one and checked in on some we’ve debunked before.

Available data shows significantly higher investment by public and philanthropic institutions in TB research than by the pharmaceutical industry.

Guptas and Duduzane Zuma are hidden stakeholders in a strategic locomotive subcontracting company bought while the main tender process was ongoing.

All communication relating to Nkandla was “strictly regulated and limited … to verbal reporting”

By provoking debate on his religion’s relation to the law Mogoeng opens himself – and, by extension, his office – to criticism, debate and engagement.

More petitions are before the courts as delays drag truth closer to the secrecy Bill’s horizon.

A long-awaited report reveals SA spooks’ endless battles with funds, efficacy and independence

The loss of the Khampepe report is a high-profile instance of what is becoming a common occurrence in our courts and in government departments.

A high court order in favour of M&G’s investigative centre amaBhungane has beaten down CSR E-loco’s attempt to dilute corporate transparency.

Court affidavits suggest the public protector was not given all the documents that would allow for a comprehensive investigation.

The recent conviction of a journalist shows how the law can be used to muzzle freedom of expression.

Three years later, the Protection of State Information Act is vastly better than when it was tabled but it still does not pass constitutional muster.

COMMENT: An unexpected interpretation of a new Act runs counter to the move for greater transparency.

The release of over 12 000 pages of documents marks a victory in the long battle between amaBhungane and the department of public works.

At a time of unprecedented movement to greater corporate transparency internationally, South Africa has a small but momentous choice to make.

By resisting pressure from the department of state security and introducing amendments, the NCOP has struck a blow for democracy.

The battle for the truth about Nkandla is far more significant than the recent squabble between Helen Zille and a group of Zuma loyalists suggests.