Category: The Outlier
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Simple strategies to find the right data for your stories
At The Outlier, we turn data into compelling charts and stories covering everything from health and climate change to food prices and loadshedding. One of the most common questions we get is: Where do we find our data?
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Illegal mining on the rise as SA’s gold industry collapses
South Africa’s mining fatalities hit a record low in 2024, but illegal mining is fast becoming a crisis for the industry. As gold mines shut down, informal miners – known as zama zamas – risk their lives extracting residual gold under dangerous conditions.
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7 chart tips for faster, clearer data storytelling
A great chart delivers insight instantly, helping readers understand complex stories in seconds. When done well, charts aren’t just a supplement: they are journalism, in a more visual form.
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