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#LGE2026: Seven claims from the DA’s election manifesto fact-checked
By: Africa Check 28th September 2026 South Africans will vote in local government elections on 4 November 2026. Survey data from Afrobarometer suggests that unemployment, crime, water... →
What South Africa’s major parties are promising voters in the 2026 local elections
By: Africa Check 25th September 2026 South Africans vote in local government elections on 4 November 2026. From water and electricity to refuse collection and roads, local government... →
Johannesburg tests solar microgrids for informal settlements
23rd September 2026 Johannesburg is investing R517.8-million in solar-powered microgrids that roll out renewable energy in five informal settlements, Thabo Molelekwa... →
GUIDE: How to see through political spin before South Africa’s November 2026 election
By: Africa Check 8th September 2026 Political parties have been launching manifestos and local government campaigns Many of these claims contain real numbers and verifiable... →
Sasol’s carbon colossus is a killer, says report
8th September 2026 A new research report estimates that air pollution from the Secunda energy complex causes about 23,800 years of life lost annually. Tulani Ngwenya... →
Hope for green hydrogen in the balance
28th August 2026 A proposed R47-billion development in Hopefield could become a proving ground for the Western Cape’s green hydrogen ambitions. Barry Christianson... →
Diffused accountability is often fertile ground for rent-seeking
19th August 2026 At the constitutional and governance level, the Presidency cannot simply treat Eskom as an autonomous private corporation. The national energy... →
A proven solution to South Africa’s high school STEAM gaps is already reaching 2 050 learners
18th August 2026 South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher shortage has dominated the conversation, but the focus has... →
Illegal mining impact on infrastructure and the economy
14th August 2026 In South Africa, policy formulation is often based on inaccurate questions. The policy question of addressing illegal mining needs to be approached... →
Future disconnect: The digital divide in SA’s energy minerals boom
12th August 2026 The minerals that keep the world’s digital infrastructure running are extracted from communities where many young people still struggle to access... →
