Sarah Dean,

Sarah Dean is an award-winning multimedia Field Producer for CNN International, based in London. With a journalism and sociology degree from City University, London (2009), she has worked as a Senior News Editor for CNN International and has played a vital role in CNN's coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Dean previously worked as CNN's Johannesburg-based Field Producer, producing exclusive stories across Africa for the network's TV and digital platforms. She is well-versed in the African political landscape, particularly South Africa, and has received multiple awards for her work.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/sarah-dean-profile

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Sarah Dean has covered stories with a focus on Africa and its political landscape, which may lead to a familiarity with the region and its issues.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • No clear conflicts of interest are detected in the provided article or biography.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In the article, contradictory vote percentages for different parties are mentioned: ANC (41.04%), Democratic Alliance (21.72%), uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) (13.69%), and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) (9.46%).

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensational language to describe voter frustration and the potential political shift in South Africa:

Recent Articles

South Africa's ANC Loses Majority in Historic Elections: DA, MK, and EFF Make Gains Amidst Concerns Over Voter Intimidation and Technology Failures

South Africa's ANC Loses Majority in Historic Elections: DA, MK, and EFF Make Gains Amidst Concerns Over Voter Intimidation and Technology Failures

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 South Africa's May 31, 2024 elections saw the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lose its majority for the first time since apartheid's end, with approximately 41% of votes. The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and two ANC splinter parties, uMkhonto weSizwe Party and Economic Freedom Fighters, gained significant ground. Election observers raised concerns over voter intimidation, technology failures, and delays at polling stations. Analysts view these results as a potential win for South African democracy.