Explain

Explain.co.za is a digital platform that offers independently verified news with a focus on making complex topics accessible for South African audiences. It covers important issues affecting daily life, provides explanatory videos, and answers audience questions. The platform emphasizes solutions journalism and community engagement to empower citizens with information.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Year the organization started publishing:

2019

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

National

Editorial coverage:

Generalist, focused on multiple topics

Type of content produced by theme:

Politics

Sports

Economy and business

Journalism genres:

Interviews and reporting

Opinion

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Explanatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Messaging service

Social media platforms

Podcast

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:

2,200

Twitter number of followers:

1,823

Instagram number of followers:

407

YouTube number of followers:

352

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

Verashni Pillay

Directors:

Verashni Pillay, Kajal Premnath

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Explain

Content

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources