Governmentportal.org aims to publish information that is accurate, useful and responsibly presented.
Our Fact-Checking Policy establishes the principles used when reviewing factual information before and after publication.
What We Check
Depending on the article, our editorial team may verify:
- Organisation names
- Programme names
- Application instructions
- Closing dates
- Eligibility requirements
- Salaries and stipends
- Locations
- Qualifications
- Application contact details
- Important programme conditions
- Government announcements
- Other material factual claims
Source Verification
When possible, important information is checked against reliable sources.
For opportunity-related articles, this may include information published by the organisation responsible for the opportunity or other relevant authoritative sources.
Time-Sensitive Information
Some information changes quickly.
Examples include:
- Application deadlines
- Vacancies
- Learnership availability
- Internship opportunities
- Bursary deadlines
- Government announcements
- Programme requirements
An article that was accurate when published may become outdated later.
We therefore encourage readers to verify time-sensitive information before taking action.
Handling Unverified Information
When information cannot be independently confirmed, our editorial team should avoid presenting speculation as established fact.
Where appropriate, information may be described as reported, listed, announced or unconfirmed rather than presented as definitively verified.
Corrections
If a significant factual error is discovered after publication, we review the information and make a correction where appropriate.
Readers can report possible errors through our Contact Us page.
Source Changes
If the organisation responsible for an opportunity changes its application process, closing date or requirements, we may update the relevant article when the new information becomes available.
Reader Participation
Readers are encouraged to report inaccurate or outdated information.
When submitting a correction request, please provide the article URL and supporting information whenever possible.
Last updated: October 2026
