Last updated: 30 August 2026
Have you seen, received or become aware of something that may be relevant to South African politics, government, elections or public affairs? Mzansi Political Safari welcomes credible tip-offs, documents, leads and information that may help us identify a newsworthy development.
A tip-off does not need to be a finished story. It may be an upcoming announcement, a change inside a political party or public body, a council or government development, a document, a public record, an event we may have missed, or information that warrants further verification.
What makes a useful tip-off?
The most useful tip-offs give us enough information to understand what may have happened and where we can begin checking it. Where possible, include:
- what happened, or what you believe is about to happen;
- the people, political parties, organisations or public bodies involved;
- the date, location or meeting concerned;
- why the information may be relevant to the public;
- links to public statements, notices, agendas, minutes or other records;
- supporting photographs, documents or other material that you are lawfully entitled to provide; and
- a way for us to contact you if we need to clarify the information.
What happens after you contact us?
Receiving a tip-off does not mean that Mzansi Political Safari will publish it. We may first check public records, seek additional sources, approach the relevant political party, government body or person for comment, or wait for further confirmation.
Information that cannot be sufficiently verified may not be published. We may also decide not to pursue material that falls outside our editorial scope or cannot responsibly be reported.
Can I send information before it is publicly announced?
Yes. Newsrooms often receive information before a formal announcement is made. We may use such information as a lead for further reporting, but we will normally seek appropriate verification before treating an unconfirmed claim as fact.
If the information is subject to a lawful restriction, confidentiality obligation, court order or another legal limitation, you should consider your obligations before providing it.
Confidentiality and anonymous sources
If you would like your identity withheld from publication, tell us when you make contact. We can consider requests for anonymity where there is a legitimate reason, but anonymity is not automatically granted simply because information was submitted as a tip-off.
Do not assume that sending us an email automatically creates a confidential-source relationship. If protecting your identity is essential, raise this with us before sending highly sensitive information so that the terms of any confidentiality arrangement can be discussed clearly.
Highly sensitive information
Mzansi Political Safari does not currently operate a dedicated investigative journalism desk or specialist secure-drop system. Ordinary email and website communications may not be appropriate for highly sensitive whistle-blower material or information that could place a source at significant legal, employment or personal risk.
Please consider your own legal and digital-security position before transmitting sensitive information. We do not ask sources to break the law, unlawfully obtain records or place themselves in danger in order to provide material to us.
Documents, photographs and recordings
You may send supporting material where you are lawfully entitled to do so. We may verify the authenticity, date, origin and context of material before using it and may ask questions about how it was obtained.
Sending material to us does not guarantee that it will be published, reproduced in full or returned.
Do we pay for tip-offs?
Mzansi Political Safari does not ordinarily pay for unsolicited news tip-offs, documents or information. No payment should be assumed unless expressly agreed in writing in advance.
Send a tip-off
Email the newsroom at tips@politicalsafari.co.za.
For ordinary media releases, official statements or event notices, you can use the same address and clearly identify the organisation or office you are contacting us on behalf of.
For more information about how we handle sources and information, see our Sources & Attribution Policy and Editorial Standards.