https://iol.co.za
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
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134 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
FLink & Button QualityAction44 issue(s) across 270 links and 204 buttonsFIX
Link & Button Quality
Action44 issue(s) across 270 links and 204 buttons
44 issue(s) across 270 links and 204 buttons
Critical::
10 link(s) with no accessible text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
Got: a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#819 on page); a (#822 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1073 on page); a (#1076 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1312 on page); a (#1315 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1573 on page); a (#1576 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1814 on page); a (#1817 on page)
Warning::
7 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: https://www.facebook.com/IOLnews; https://x.com/IOL; https://www.instagram.com/iolnews; https://www.tiktok.com/@iolnews; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQFd7S6urAw6mm0kS4xuhg; https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fiol.co.za; https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqIggKIhxDQklTRHdnTWFnc0tDV2x2YkM1amJ5…
Critical::
34 button(s) with no accessible text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
Got: button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#448 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#495 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#538 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#591 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#631 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#680 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#721 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#764 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#805 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#872 on page) (+24 more)
Info::
253 link(s) with descriptive text
270 links
10 empty
0 generic text
7 new tab
34 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/IOLnews | Facebook account | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://x.com/IOL | Twitter account | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.instagram.com/iolnews | Instagram account | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@iolnews | Tiktok account | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQFd7S… | YouTube account | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://google.com/preferences/source?q=… | Add IOL as a preferred source … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | Follow IOL on Google News | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
423 links and buttons have descriptive text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#819 on page); a (#822 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1073 on page); a (#1076 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1312 on page); a (#1315 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1573 on page); a (#1576 on page); a.list_disabled__gs2Bi (#1814 on page); a (#1817 on page)
Why this matters
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.facebook.com/IOLnews; https://x.com/IOL; https://www.instagram.com/iolnews; https://www.tiktok.com/@iolnews; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQFd7S6urAw6mm0kS4xuhg; https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https%3A%2F%2Fiol.co.za; https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqIggKIhxDQklTRHdnTWFnc0tDV2x2YkM1amJ5…
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#448 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#495 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#538 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#591 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#631 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#680 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#721 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#764 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#805 on page); button.article-share_clip-boadrd-btn__Rwiri (#872 on page) (+24 more)
Why this matters
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, bare pageFIX
404 Error Page
ActionHTTP 404, bare page
HTTP 404, bare page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
DWeb ManifestActionValid manifestFIX
Web Manifest
ActionValid manifest
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: IOL
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name IOL ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL / ✓Display Mode browser ✗
Name IOL Display Mode browser Theme Color #252525 Background Color #f5f5f5 Icons 1 icon(s)
DDark Mode SupportActionTheme color onlyFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionTheme color only
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
CLandmark StructureAction1 landmarksREVIEW
Landmark Structure
Action1 landmarks
1 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Why this matters
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
Learn more ▾ ▴
WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1
BFavicon & Branding6 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
Favicon & Branding
6 icon(s) detected
6 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 89/100 — 3 failing, 24 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 89/100 — 3 failing, 24 passed
89
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Yasmine Jacobs div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 6 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
6 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Sinenhlanhla Masilela div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 10 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
10 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
IOL Reporter div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 10 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
10 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Mthobisi Nozulela div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 10 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
10 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Nomonde Zondi
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Published 11 hours ago div.item_wrap__XzJ3f > div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ |
Published 11 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
11 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Robin-Lee Francke div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 12 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
12 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Willem Phungula
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Published 11 hours ago div.item_wrap__XzJ3f > div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ |
Published 11 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
11 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Wendy Dondolo div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 14 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
14 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
The Washington Post
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Published 3 hours ago div.item_wrap__XzJ3f > div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ |
Published 3 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
3 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Siphelele Dludla div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 12 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
12 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
AFP div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 20 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
20 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Gerry Cupido div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Published 10 hours ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
10 hours ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Partnered Content div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Updated 1 day ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
1 day ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
Ashley Lechman div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span.attribution-and-updated_author-text__tITz2 > a |
Updated 2 weeks ago div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span |
2 weeks ago div.item_copy__dMVbw > div.attribution-and-updated_article-attribution-and-update__Iz7z_ > span > time |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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How South Africa's new anti-spam laws will protect you from unwanted calls div.item_wrap__XzJ3f > div.item_container__ExORZ > div.item_copy__dMVbw > h4.item_title__EVHHo |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Best practices
Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.
Why this matters
Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.
Source: MDN Permissions-Policy
| Failing Elements |
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head > meta head > meta |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
○List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
AHeading Hierarchy42 headings, 1 skip(s)PASS
Heading Hierarchy
42 headings, 1 skip(s)
42 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H4 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
- H4 Top StoriesWhat you need to know right now
- H1 'Leave it between the President and me': Masemola on Ramaphosa's decision over his future
- H4 How South Africa's new anti-spam laws will protect you from unwanted calls skipped
- H4 Limpopo food poisoning: Six dead, over 70 hospitalised after eating at a funeral
- H4 Emmarentia road rage tragedy highlights deeper driver stress crisis
- H4 Watch VideoWATCH | SIU freezes R76.5 million in assets linked to Eskom corruption investigation
- H4 Former soldier's shocking claim: Wife shot herself during struggle
- H4 Police probe burglary at home of alleged gang leader Jerome ‘Donkie’ Booysen
- H4 IFP officially recognises Hlabisa as its leader for upcoming elections
- H4 Nearly 480 flood incidents reported across Cape Town as heavy rains hit the city
- H4 How Nick Fuentes turns radicalisation into a profitable business model
- H4 Fuel Crisis
- H4 Energy security takes centre stage as African oil refiners push for industrial growth
- H4 Navigating economic turbulence: households face rising costs and interest rate pressures
- H4 Panel beaters' industry applauds insurer relief measures as fuel surge threatens sector
- H4 Fuel price hikes and inflation: The looming financial crisis for South Africans
- H4 Iran warns of fresh Hormuz closure as US blockade tensions escalate again
- H4 War on IranThe latest on the US-Israel war on Iran
- H4 US and Iran 'ready for war' as ceasefire end looms, talks in limbo
- H4 Iran rejects new US talks as ceasefire tensions rise
- H4 These are the things dividing Iran and the US as ceasefire nears expiry
- H4 Strait of Hormuz closure continues as Iran says peace deal still 'far off'
- H4 Iran says its reviewing 'new proposals' from US, but no date set for new round of talks
- H4 Travel
- H4 Watch VideoRomantic winter hideaways in South Africa for couples seeking cosy escapes
- H4 Cape Town beaches crowned world’s best as Boulders Beach takes global No.1 spot
- H4 Orpen Gate closed after bridge washed away
- H4 Lesley-Ann Brandt exposes local travel agency after family falls victim to R35k fraud
- H4 Caitlyn Jenner slams Donald Trump policy after passport returned marked ‘male’
- H4 Partnered Content
- H4 Don’t risk it, fix it: Toyota urges South Africans to act now on airbag recall
- H4 HONOR 600 Lite Launches with Metal-forged Unibody Design and a 108MP Ultra-clear Camera
- H4 Watch VideoAnother BIG record win for a lucky punter on Lottoland South Africa!
- H4 Global Education celebrates 20 years with its highly anticipated ‘May Study Abroad Expo’ across South Africa and Zimbabwe ...
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Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Why this matters
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
A+Alt Text QualityAll 4 images OKPASS
Alt Text Quality
All 4 images OK
All 4 images OK
Info::
4 image(s) with good alt text
4 images 4 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+Form AccessibilityNo form controlsPASS
Form Accessibility
No form controls
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 'Leave it between th… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title IOL | Breaking News,… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Wednesday, April 22,… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a News | 19.81:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F9F8F8 | Pass |
| a Crime and Courts | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a South Africa | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Africa | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a World | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a BRICS | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Education | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Energy | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Environment | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Feel Good | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Government at Work | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Opinion | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a CT Jazz Fest | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Politics | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Opinion | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Opinion | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a News | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
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