At explain.co.za, we’re tired of news that is difficult to understand and doesn’t tell us the larger story or what this means for our lives. We’re also done with repeatedly hearing how terrible things are… with little on what solutions are working, and how we can be part of the change.
We know you’re busy. You don’t have time to grapple with technical details of every news story… but you care about your country and you want to stay informed and empowered.
At explain.co.za we choose the most important news topics that we think most affect your life as a South African and break it down for you.
We also create accessible videos where our presenters take you through those concepts that get thrown around in news articles and tell you what they actually mean. Plus we answer your questions: Why is no one in jail yet for state capture? Has BEE really only benefited a narrow elite? You can also send us the questions you want answered via our social media accounts or contact page on this site.
At explain.co.za, we’re tired of news that is difficult to understand and doesn’t tell us the larger story or what this means for our lives. We’re also done with repeatedly hearing how terrible things are… with little on what solutions are working, and how we can be part of the change.
We know you’re busy. You don’t have time to grapple with technical details of every news story… but you care about your country and you want to stay informed and empowered.
At explain.co.za we choose the most important news topics that we think most affect your life as a South African and break it down for you.
We also create accessible videos where our presenters take you through those concepts that get thrown around in news articles and tell you what they actually mean. Plus we answer your questions: Why is no one in jail yet for state capture? Has BEE really only benefited a narrow elite? You can also send us the questions you want answered via our social media accounts or contact page on this site.
Kajal holds an MA in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation from the Ludwig Maximillian University of Munich. She has previous experience in African-focused humanitarian media and transnational newsrooms. The enduring power of words in shaping the narrative of tomorrow remains the foundation upon which she builds her career
Emma is a freshly graduated Journalist from Stellenbosch University, who also holds an Honours in history. She joined the explain team, eager to provide thorough and truthful information and connect with her generation
Tshego is a writer and law student from Pretoria. A keen follower of social media trends, his interests include high fantasy media, politics, science, talk radio, reading and listening to music.
He is also probably one of the only people left who still play Pokemon Go.
Lona is a recent graduate with an Honours degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Wits University. Passionate about storytelling, she is eager to learn, grow, and hone her writing skills.
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