SENDCV.co.za aims to provide readers with accurate and reliable education, careers and opportunity information.
Our fact-checking process is designed to reduce factual errors and ensure that important information is presented responsibly.
What We Check
Depending on the article, our editorial team may verify:
- Organisation names
- Programme names
- Job titles
- Qualifications
- Eligibility requirements
- Age requirements
- Application procedures
- Closing dates
- Locations
- Stipend information
- Salary information
- Programme duration
- Contact details
- Reference numbers
- Funding information
- Other important factual claims
Primary Sources
We give preference to primary and official sources.
These may include:
- Government departments
- Universities
- TVET colleges
- SETAs
- Official company websites
- Official careers portals
- Official programme announcements
- Government documents
- Institutional notices
Where possible, we use the original announcement rather than relying solely on a third-party summary.
Cross-Checking Information
For important claims, we may compare information from more than one credible source.
If information cannot be independently confirmed, we aim to avoid presenting it as an established fact.
Where appropriate, we explain the limitation to readers.
Jobs and Opportunities
Employment and education opportunities can change quickly.
For job, learnership, internship and bursary articles, we aim to verify important details such as:
- Who is offering the opportunity
- Who can apply
- What qualifications are required
- Where the opportunity is located
- How to apply
- When applications close
- What documentation is required
Readers should still verify that an opportunity remains open before submitting personal information.
Information Not Provided by the Source
We do not intentionally present information as confirmed when it has not been provided or verified.
For example, if an announcement does not state a stipend, we should not invent or assume a stipend amount.
Similarly, if a closing date is not provided, we should not create one.
Updates After Publication
Fact-checking takes place at the time content is prepared, but information can change afterwards.
We may therefore review and update articles when significant new information becomes available.
Corrections
If an error is identified after publication, our editorial team assesses the information and makes an appropriate correction when the error is confirmed.
Significant corrections are handled according to our Corrections Policy.
Reader Corrections
Readers are welcome to report possible factual errors.
When reporting an error, please provide:
- Article title or URL
- The information believed to be incorrect
- The correct information
- A reliable source supporting the correction
This helps our editorial team investigate the issue efficiently.
Final Verification
Fact-checking does not guarantee that information will remain current indefinitely.
Readers should always confirm the latest information directly with the relevant organisation before:
- Applying for a job
- Sending personal documents
- Paying any fees
- Accepting an opportunity
- Making education or financial decisions
