Editorial Policy

Our Editorial Policy is guided by the following principles:

1. Mission Statement: Cable Theft News is committed to providing accurate, timely, and data-driven insights about Cable Theft, 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.
2. 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.
3. Transparency: We are transparent about our sources. We cite all data sources and attribute quotes or ideas to their original authors.
4. Independence: Cable Theft News operates independently of any political party, government body, or corporation, including Eskom. Our content is free from external influence.
5. Fairness: We cover all relevant aspects of a story and give a fair representation of different viewpoints. We do not favor any particular perspective.
6. Data-Driven Content: We prioritize content that is backed by data. We believe that data-driven insights provide the most value to our readers.
7. Corrections: If errors are identified in our content after publication, we will correct them promptly and transparently.
8. Conflicts of Interest: Our writers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
9. Reader Engagement: We value our readers’ feedback and encourage them to engage with our content through comments and social media.
10. 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 here . We are committed to upholding these principles to maintain the trust and confidence of our readers.