Our Editorial Commitment
Digital Street is committed to providing accurate, informative and relevant technology journalism for readers in South Africa and beyond.
Our coverage includes technology news, mobile technology, consumer electronics, software, gaming, digital services, emerging technologies, reviews, industry developments and the broader impact of technology on everyday life.
We aim to publish content that is clear, useful and trustworthy while maintaining transparency about how our stories are sourced, produced and updated.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions at Digital Street are made independently.
Our coverage is not determined by advertisers, brands, public relations agencies or other commercial partners. The existence of an advertising, sponsorship or business relationship does not guarantee editorial coverage or determine the conclusions expressed in our independent editorial content.
Where content has been sponsored, commissioned or otherwise produced as part of a commercial arrangement, we aim to identify this clearly for readers.
This distinction is particularly important because Google News requires sponsorship and other material support to be clearly disclosed rather than presented as independent editorial coverage.
Sourcing and Verification
Digital Street receives information from a variety of sources, including company announcements, press releases, interviews, product briefings, events, research, regulatory or government information and our own research and reporting.
Before publication, we aim to assess information for accuracy, relevance and appropriate context.
Where information originates from a company, spokesperson, research organisation or other external source, we may attribute that information accordingly.
Where appropriate, Digital Street may provide additional context, including South African pricing, availability, previous developments or related reporting.
Press Releases
Digital Street regularly receives press releases and media material from technology companies, agencies and other organisations.
Receiving a press release does not guarantee publication.
Information originating from press releases may be edited, condensed, rewritten, contextualised or combined with additional information before publication.
Where material is published substantially as supplied, Digital Street may identify the source or nature of the material where appropriate.
Publication of information supplied by a company does not constitute an endorsement of that company, its products or its claims.
Reviews
Digital Street reviews may be based on products supplied temporarily for review, products provided by manufacturers or agencies, products purchased independently, demonstrations, or other appropriate forms of product access.
Where relevant, material relationships that could reasonably affect a reader’s interpretation of a review will be disclosed.
Providing a product for review does not guarantee positive coverage.
Our reviews aim to consider products from the perspective of their intended users, including factors such as features, performance, usability, value and relevance to the South African market where applicable.
For reviews specifically, Google recommends demonstrating first-hand knowledge and providing evidence of experience where possible, such as original visuals, measurements and comparisons.
Accuracy
Digital Street aims to publish accurate information.
Technology news can develop quickly, and information concerning pricing, availability, specifications, software, services and product launches may change after publication.
When significant new information becomes available, an article may be updated to reflect those developments.
We do not intentionally alter publication dates merely to make older articles appear newly published. Google similarly advises publishers not to artificially freshen stories without substantive changes.
Corrections
If we discover that published information contains a material factual error, we aim to correct it as soon as reasonably possible.
Minor spelling, grammatical, formatting or stylistic changes may be made without a correction notice.
Where a correction materially changes the meaning or accuracy of an article, we may add an update or correction notice explaining the change.
Readers who believe an article contains an error can contact Digital Street through our Contact page.
Updates
Articles may be updated after publication when:
- new information becomes available;
- pricing or availability changes;
- a company provides additional information;
- an error requires correction;
- additional context materially improves the story; or
- an ongoing story develops.
Where appropriate, a visible updated date may accompany materially revised content.
Sources and Attribution
Digital Street aims to attribute information to its appropriate source where necessary.
Quotes should be attributed to the relevant individual or organisation, while statistics, research findings and external reporting should be identified sufficiently for readers to understand their origin.
We do not intentionally present another publication’s original reporting as our own.
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Street may use technology and AI-assisted tools as part of certain editorial or operational workflows.
AI-assisted tools do not remove our responsibility for the content we publish. Material intended for publication remains subject to human editorial oversight as appropriate.
Sponsored and Commercial Content
Digital Street may publish sponsored, partner or commercially supported content.
Such content should be clearly distinguishable from independent editorial coverage.
Payment, advertising relationships or other material support should not be concealed from readers.
Guest and Contributed Content
Digital Street may occasionally publish articles, commentary or other material contributed by external writers, companies or industry specialists.
Contributed content may be edited for clarity, accuracy, relevance, formatting and consistency with Digital Street’s editorial standards.
Where appropriate, the author or source of contributed material will be identified.
Opinions
Opinion or commentary content represents the views of the identified author unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily represent the views of Digital Street.
Where practical, opinion content should be clearly identifiable as commentary or opinion rather than presented as objective news reporting. Google specifically cites article-type labelling such as News or Opinion as useful transparency information.
Conflicts of Interest
Writers and contributors should disclose significant relationships or interests that could reasonably influence their coverage.
Where such a relationship is relevant to the reader’s understanding of an article, Digital Street may disclose it within the article.
Headlines
Headlines should accurately represent the substance of the article.
Digital Street aims to avoid misleading headlines or presentation that promises information not supported by the underlying story. This also aligns with Google’s News and Discover policies against misleading preview content.
Authors and Bylines
Where appropriate, Digital Street articles include an identifiable author or editorial byline.
Articles produced collectively through the publication’s editorial operation may be attributed to the DS News Desk.
Individual reporting, reviews, analysis, interviews and opinion may be attributed to the person responsible for the work.
Author profiles should provide readers with additional information about the person or editorial team responsible for the content. Google specifically recommends clear bylines and author information, and its Article structured-data guidance supports linking an author to a dedicated profile URL.
Editorial Responsibility
Responsibility for Digital Street’s editorial standards ultimately rests with the publication’s editorial leadership.
We continuously review our editorial practices as the technology industry, digital publishing environment and expectations of our readers evolve.
Contacting Digital Street
Readers, companies and other interested parties can contact Digital Street through our official Contact page.
Questions concerning factual accuracy, corrections or editorial matters should include the relevant article URL and sufficient information for us to investigate the matter.
