At Friends ENV, accuracy is our top priority. We understand that the information we provide impacts people’s understanding of vital social welfare schemes in countries like South Africa and New Zealand. That’s why we follow a strict and transparent fact-checking process to ensure that every piece of content published is credible, correct, and verifiable.
Commitment to Accuracy
We are committed to publishing factual, up-to-date, and well-sourced information. Every article on our website goes through multiple stages of verification before and after publication. We strive to eliminate errors, misinterpretations, and outdated information.
Sources We Use
Our fact-checking team relies only on:
- Official government portals
- Public statements from welfare departments
- Releases and updates by verified authorities
- Publicly available data from non-partisan sources
We do not rely on rumors, third-party blogs, or opinion-based commentary. All information is reviewed in the context of official documents, legislative records, or public service announcements.
Verification Process
Each article goes through the following stages:
- Research and Compilation – Writers gather information from official and credible sources.
- Editorial Review – Editors verify facts, figures, names of programs, and payment dates.
- Cross-Referencing – When needed, data is compared across multiple trusted government sources.
- Post-Publication Monitoring – Once published, our team monitors for any policy changes or factual updates and promptly revises articles as needed.
Updating Existing Content
We actively track government announcements and news updates related to SASSA, social pensions, cost-of-living adjustments, and benefit schedules in both South Africa and New Zealand. If an update is found:
- The article is revised immediately.
- A note is added to reflect the date of the update.
- Critical changes are highlighted for reader clarity.
Reader Contribution
We also value and encourage feedback from our readers. If you spot an error or think a fact needs reviewing, you can email us directly at [email protected]. Every report is reviewed seriously, and changes are made where justified.
Transparency
We are fully independent and not affiliated with any governmental agency. We clearly separate factual information from commentary or projections, labeling such sections accordingly.