Last Updated: 30 October 2026
1. Our Commitment to Responsible Information
Youth Career News recognises the importance of publishing accurate information, particularly when reporting on jobs, learnerships, internships, bursaries and educational opportunities.
Readers may rely on published information when deciding where to apply, which documents to prepare and whether they meet an opportunity’s requirements.
Our fact-checking approach is designed to reduce errors, identify unreliable information and encourage readers to verify important details through official sources.
2. Our Preferred Sources
We prioritise original and authoritative sources when researching opportunities.
Depending on the subject, these may include:
- Official government department websites.
- SETA websites and official announcements.
- Employer career portals.
- University and TVET college websites.
- Official bursary provider websites.
- Municipal websites.
- Recognised public institutions.
- Official programme advertisements and application documents.
- Direct written confirmation from the responsible organisation.
Social media posts, community announcements and other secondary sources may help identify an opportunity, but we aim to locate an authoritative source before presenting important details as confirmed.
3. What We Check
When researching an opportunity, we aim to verify the following information where it is available:
Organisation: The employer, institution or programme provider responsible for the opportunity.
Position or Programme: The correct job title, learnership, internship or bursary name.
Eligibility: Educational qualifications, age requirements, experience and other conditions.
Location: The province, municipality or workplace where the opportunity is offered.
Stipend or Salary: The amount advertised by the responsible organisation.
Closing Date: The application deadline stated in the original announcement.
Application Method: The official application website, email address or submission procedure.
Supporting Documents: Documents specifically requested by the opportunity provider.
4. Handling Unconfirmed Information
We do not intentionally present rumours, assumptions or unverified claims as confirmed facts.
If information is missing or cannot be independently confirmed, we aim to explain this clearly.
For example, if an advertisement does not specify a stipend, we should not invent an amount or present an estimated figure as official information.
If a closing date is not provided, we should not create one.
5. Verification of Application Links
Application links are an important part of our publishing process.
Where possible, we aim to direct readers to the official employer, institution or programme application channel.
Readers should check that the application destination belongs to the organisation responsible for the opportunity or an authorised application service.
We encourage readers to avoid submitting personal information through suspicious links.
6. Updating Published Information
Information can change after an article has been published.
Where reliable updates become available, we aim to review the relevant article and make appropriate changes.
These updates may include:
- Revised closing dates.
- Changes to application requirements.
- Programme cancellations.
- Updated application links.
- Changes to stipends or salaries.
- New information from the opportunity provider.
7. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools
Digital tools, including artificial intelligence, may assist with research organisation, drafting, editing and improving readability.
However, AI-generated information is not treated as independent proof that an opportunity or factual claim is accurate.
Important names, dates, requirements, figures and application details should be checked against reliable supporting information before publication.
Human editorial oversight remains important to our publishing approach.
8. Images and Illustrations
Images used in articles may include original graphics, illustrative photographs, promotional materials supplied by organisations or other appropriately sourced visual content.
Illustrative images should not be presented in a way that falsely suggests they are official recruitment advertisements or photographs of a particular workplace or programme.
9. Reader Participation
Readers play an important role in helping us identify inaccurate or outdated information.
If you notice an error, please contact our editorial team with the article URL and supporting evidence.
We will review legitimate reports and make corrections where necessary.
10. Our Standard
Our objective is to make career and education information easier to understand without sacrificing accuracy.
We aim to prioritise reliable sources, distinguish confirmed details from unverified information and correct significant mistakes when identified.
Youth Career News Editorial Team
Website: https://youthcareernews.co.za
