Our Editorial Policy is guided by the following principles:
- Mission Statement: Eskom News is committed to providing accurate, timely, and data-driven insights about Eskom, load-shedding and Energy related topics in South Africa and beyond. Our mission is to inform, educate, and engage our readers with high-quality content driven by data.
- Accuracy: We strive reasonably for accuracy in all our content. Our team fact-checks all information before publication, and we rely on reputable sources for data and also generate our own data.
- Transparency: We are transparent about our sources. We cite all data sources and attribute quotes or ideas to their original authors.
- Independence: Eskom News operates independently of any political party, government body, or corporation, including Eskom. Our content is free from external influence.
- Fairness: We cover all relevant aspects of a story and give a fair representation of different viewpoints. We do not favor any particular perspective.
- Data-Driven Content: We prioritize content that is backed by data. We believe that data-driven insights provide the most value to our readers.
- Corrections: If errors are identified in our content after publication, we will correct them promptly and transparently.
- Conflicts of Interest: Our writers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Reader Engagement: We value our readers’ feedback and encourage them to engage with our content through comments and social media.
- Ethics: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in journalism, including respect for privacy, protection of sources, and avoidance of harm.
This policy guides our daily operations and content creation process at Eskom News. We are committed to upholding these principles to maintain the trust and confidence of our readers.
