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We all have a role to play in saving water
10th May 2023 The lion’s share of the country’s annual rainfall which is for households use, industrial, agricultural and other activities are usually... →
NHI not a credible fix for ailing public healthcare
4th May 2023 Health Minister Joe Phaahla recently stated that it is "indisputable" that public hospitals require infrastructure repair and investment, the cost... →
Putting old claims to bed: no evidence undocumented immigrants ‘contribute massively’ to crime and ‘nothing’ to South Africa’s economy
By: Africa Check 4th May 2023 Many immigrants in South Africa are anxious. The Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), which allows Zimbabweans to live and work in the country under... →
Freedom Day
28th April 2023 A Poem by Afzal Moolla. 1. →
It’s not all gloom: The picture of land reform can be a success in the next decade if we all work together
26th April 2023 Land Reform - Opinions vary on the shortcomings of the land reform programme in South Africa. Arguably, the government could have made significant... →
Five years and counting: Justice delayed is justice denied for listeriosis victims
26th April 2023 Five years ago, the NICD concluded that Tiger Brands' Polokwane meat processing facility was the source of the biggest listeriosis outbreak in... →
ANC must continue to evolve, adapt to maintain relevance
24th April 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) has long been at the forefront of South Africa's struggle for democracy and equality. As the country's leading... →
Kenyatta’s debt legacy: Reviewing two claims about Kenya’s borrowing under former president
By: Africa Check 21st April 2023 Kenya’s high national debt has dominated headlines in recent months, with one proposed solution being to borrow from Peter to pay Paul, or taking... →
Expanding economic opportunities in the Western Cape: Where is the share and inclusive growth for all of us?
21st April 2023 Over the past Easter weekend, I was invited to speak with my colleague, Honorable Member of the WC Provincial Legislature Nomi Khondlo at a packed... →
