FACTSHEET: South Africa's crime statistics for 2019/20
WEBAug 4, 2020 · The police released the latest crime data for South Africa on 31 July 2020, showing a slight decrease in the murder rate and an increase in sexual offences. The factsheet presents the number, average and rate of various crimes, such as rape, assault and robbery, for each province.
FACTSHEET: South Africa’s official poverty numbers
WEBFeb 15, 2018 · Learn about the three poverty lines used by Statistics South Africa to measure different degrees of poverty in the country. See the latest statistics on poverty levels by province, population group, age and education.
Defining migration, migrants, and refugees (and why it matters ...
WEBAug 15, 2016 · Learn the basic terms and concepts around migration, migrants, and refugees, and how they are differentiated by international and national laws. Find out how migration issues affect South Africa and other countries, and why they matter for human rights and global development.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela didn’t die in 1985 ...
WEBJul 22, 2021 · This web page debunks a conspiracy theory that claims Mandela died in 1985 and was replaced by a lookalike. It shows that Mandela spoke isiXhosa, wore traditional clothes, and was released from prison with other Rivonia trialists.
No, more than six media companies in world, and ‘Rothschilds’ …
WEBMay 12, 2022 · A viral claim on Facebook and Twitter falsely states that there are only six media companies in the world, all controlled by the Rothschilds, and that they get their news from Reuters and AP. Africa Check exposes the …
FACTSHEET: The state of South Africa’s prisons
WEBJul 18, 2017 · This factsheet provides an overview of the South African prison sector and lists the biggest pressure points, such as overcrowding, lack of data and violence. It does not name the most dangerous prison in South Africa, but mentions some of the worst conditions and incidents in various facilities.
FACTSHEET: How to talk about migration in South Africa
WEBMay 18, 2020 · Learn the definitions and terms of migration, emigration, immigration and temporary residence in South Africa. Find out the latest data and statistics on domestic and international migration, and the challenges of measuring it.
No, ‘newspaper’ is not an acronym of ‘North, East ... - Africa Check
WEBJan 28, 2019 · This web page debunks a viral claim that the word ‘newspaper’ stands for ‘North, East, West, South, Past and Present Events Report’. It explains the origins and meanings of the words ‘news’ and ‘paper’, and cites dictionaries and …
GUIDE: Rape statistics in South Africa - Africa Check
WEBJun 22, 2016 · A guide to the accuracy and reliability of rape data in South Africa, covering legal definition, reported rapes, rape rate and percentage of people raped. Learn about the sources, limitations and trends of rape statistics in the country.
Vicious rumours about US vice president Kamala Harris untrue
WEBMar 26, 2021 · A Facebook post claims that US vice president Kamala Harris was a "high-end call girl" who had an affair with a politician in 1994. Africa Check found that the post is based on false and outdated information, and that Harris and her ex-boyfriend have confirmed their relationship.
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