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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
7
PASS
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INFO
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Checks
13
2 PASS 7 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
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.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
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 ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
96 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
96 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (3 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H5 Search
  • H5 Welcome
  • H5 Register Now
  • H1 Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe
  • H2 Our anti-HIV jab will be rolled out in six weeks. But funding cuts hollowed out the system needed to deliver it
  • H2 No load-shedding in sight as Eskom forecasts stable winter supply
  • H2 Fannie Nkosi remains in jail after bail application rejected
  • H2 Capitec at 25: how scale, trust and practical innovation are reshaping access to finance
  • H2 Recommended
  • H3 No load-shedding in sight as Eskom forecasts stable winter supply
  • H3 Tshwane CFO denies ‘tender-fixer’ role in R2.9bn security contract
  • H3 Russian Embassy distances state from Errol Musk farmer relocation claims
  • H3 Reimagining business education – How global trends are shaping the future of work
  • H3 Breaking the MBA mould – A radical rethink of business education for the real world
  • H3 Super tool or shortcut? How artificial intelligence is forcing a rethink of business education
  • H3 Juggling degrees and demands – How mid-career students can protect their mental health
  • H3 Strategy, storytelling and digital transformation – Business education to bridge creativity and commerce
  • H3 Soft skills, hard results – Why leaders who connect are the ones who succeed
  • H2 Thought Leader
  • H3 A tale of two Middle East voyages
  • H3 A community reckoning on the Senqu Bridge launch on 22 April 2026
  • H3 Forty years of Mswati rule offer zilch to celebrate
  • H3 Beyond “Africans sold Africans”: What Ghana’s UN slavery motion demands
  • H2 Friday
  • H3 ‘mAnJE! MaNJe (an epic)’ demands prompt attention at The Baxter
  • H3 Cynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76
  • H3 Litchi HOV on dance, inheritance and refusing to quit
  • H3 What does it mean to forgive? A play asks, 30 years after the TRC
  • H3 Manana and the art of trusting the process
  • H2 The Green Guardian
  • H1 1.9 million Cape Town residents face high to very high air pollution risk, new UCT research reveals duplicate H1
  • H3 Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar — our 6000km ride shows what’s possible skipped
  • H3 SA’s rhinos are ‘more valuable alive than dead’
  • H3 Legal fight deepens over lion bone trade
  • H2 A Confident Year for South African Tourism
  • H3 Finding joy in a South African summer
  • H3 Why business events are vital to South Africa’s visitor economy
  • H3 Homegrown travel still powers South Africa’s tourism recovery
  • H3 Raising the standard: A year in review for South Africa’s visitor experience
  • H3 How tourism SMMEs can make big bucks this December
  • H2 Motoring
  • H3 Volvo EX30 Cross Country review: It’s great, but I still prefer the original
  • H3 Toyota Hilux Legend 55 vs Nissan Navara Warrior: A battle that feeds into the next generation
  • H3 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Two months and not a drop of fuel was filled
  • H3 Head turner: The Audi RS3 Sportback
  • H3 Not ruined, but evolved: The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class
  • H3 Audi SQ8 review: The middle child that got all the love
  • H2 Partner Content
  • H3 Capitec at 25: how scale, trust and practical innovation are reshaping access to finance
  • H3 The legal framework governing the National Lotteries Commission
  • H3 Coppélia Colour by Avroy Shlain: Where innovation meets everyday glamour
  • H2 View All
  • H3 Inquiry-based chemistry training for west coast natural sciences teacher
  • H3 Huawei makes the case for AI-ready optical networks at OptiX Club 2026
  • H3 Black industrialisation needs a financing floor, not a ceiling
  • H2 IT Web : Press Releases
  • H3 From food plants to factories: Where dry ice blasting fits best
  • H3 Translating academic work into societal value
  • H3 Don’t ask if AI will take your jobs, ask who wants it to
  • H3 Alleviating the pain of family disputes
  • H1 Careers duplicate H1
  • H2 & Tenders
  • H3 Senior Advisor
  • H3 Head Rail and Logistics
  • H3 Public notice
  • H3 Africa
  • H4 Outcry after names removed from petition in Abdul Aziz Panjwani killing case
  • H4 Quiet crossing, big route
  • H4 Malawi faces “ticking time bomb” as witchcraft killings and impunity rise
  • H3 Business
  • H4 JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump
  • H4 Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol prices surge
  • H4 Hunt on for PIC’s lost billions
  • H3 Politics
  • H4 Tolashe faces second wave of criminal complaints as DA enters SUV probe
  • H4 Calls intensify for axe to fall on police chief Masemola
  • H4 ANC to headhunt capable mayoral candidates in push to regain metro majorities before local elections
  • H3 Education
  • H4 Universities must confront the shadow of institutional capture
  • H4 Comrade, scholar, cadre: A letter of respect to Sakhela Buhlungu
  • H4 Overcrowding, infrastructure failures and school safety dominate Gauteng education MEC’s agenda — but deeper structural pressures remain unresolved
  • H3 Sport
  • H4 CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms
  • H4 SA golf fans make LIV Golf debut at Steyn City unforgettable
  • H4 CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
  • H3 World
  • H4 Iran is winning the social media war
  • H4 Immediate ceasefire declared as US and Iran head to Islamabad talks
  • H4 SA strengthens agricultural trade amid Middle East tension
  • H3 MAIL & GUARDIAN
  • H3 ABOUT
  • H3 SUBSCRIPTIONS
  • H3 FOLLOW
  • H3 FLAGSHIP EVENTS
  • H3 LEGAL & CORRECTIONS
  • H3 RESOURCES

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

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

B
Form Accessibility
21 of 25 controls have issues
REVIEW
21 of 25 controls have issues
Warning::
21 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="xoo-el-username">; <input type="password" name="xoo-el-password">; <input type="text" name="xoo_el_reg_username">; <input type="email" name="xoo_el_reg_email">; <input type="password" name="xoo_el_reg_pass">; <input type="password" name="xoo_el_reg_pass_again">; <input type="text" name="user_login">; <input type="text" name="xoo-el-username">; <input type="password" name="xoo-el-password">; <input type="text" name="xoo_el_reg_username"> (+11 more)
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
25 controls
4 labeled
21 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#gsc-i-id1textbuscararia-label
xoo-el-remembermecheckboxnone
xoo-el-remembermecheckboxnone
xoo-el-remembermecheckboxnone
xoo_el_reg_usernametext(Username)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_emailemail(Email)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_passpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_pass_againpassword(Confirm Password)placeholder only
user_logintext(Username / Email)placeholder only
xoo-el-usernametext(Username / Email)placeholder only
xoo-el-passwordpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo-el-passwordpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_usernametext(Username)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_emailemail(Email)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_passpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_pass_againpassword(Confirm Password)placeholder only
user_logintext(Username / Email)placeholder only
xoo-el-usernametext(Username / Email)placeholder only
xoo-el-passwordpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo-el-usernametext(Username / Email)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_usernametext(Username)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_emailemail(Email)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_passpassword(Password)placeholder only
xoo_el_reg_pass_againpassword(Confirm Password)placeholder only
user_logintext(Username / Email)placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="text" name="xoo-el-username">; <input type="password" name="xoo-el-password">; <input type="text" name="xoo_el_reg_username">; <input type="email" name="xoo_el_reg_email">; <input type="password" name="xoo_el_reg_pass">; <input type="password" name="xoo_el_reg_pass_again">; <input type="text" name="user_login">; <input type="text" name="xoo-el-username">; <input type="password" name="xoo-el-password">; <input type="text" name="xoo_el_reg_username"> (+11 more)

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found – The Mail & Guardian ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
9 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
9 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
C
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Warning::
No name or short_name
Add a name field to identify the app.
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name ✗192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Careers
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Our anti-HIV jab will be rolled out in s…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 No load-shedding in sight as Eskom forec…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Fannie Nkosi remains in jail after bail …
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Capitec at 25: how scale, trust and prac…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Recommended
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 A Confident Year for South African Touri…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Motoring
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 IT Web : Press Releases
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 & Tenders
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Finding joy in a South African summer
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Why business events are vital to South A…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Homegrown travel still powers South Afri…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Raising the standard: A year in review f…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 How tourism SMMEs can make big bucks thi…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Volvo EX30 Cross Country review: It’s …
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Toyota Hilux Legend 55 vs Nissan Navara …
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Two months and…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Head turner: The Audi RS3 Sportback
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Not ruined, but evolved: The electric Me…
1.63:1
#000000
on
#083646
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Careers1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 Our anti-HIV jab wil…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 No load-shedding in …1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 Fannie Nkosi remains…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 Capitec at 25: how s…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 Recommended1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 A Confident Year for…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 Motoring1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 IT Web : Press Relea…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h2 & Tenders1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Finding joy in a Sou…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Why business events …1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Homegrown travel sti…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Raising the standard…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 How tourism SMMEs ca…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Volvo EX30 Cross Cou…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Toyota Hilux Legend …1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV d…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Head turner: The Aud…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail
h3 Not ruined, but evol…1.63:13.0:1
#000000
#083646
Fail

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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 86/100 — 4 failing, 19 passed
REVIEW
86

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
THE GREEN GUARDIAN div.row > div.col-12 > h2 > a
Read More div.col-7 > div.tourism-meta > a > button.tourism-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.tourism-meta > a > button.tourism-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.tourism-meta > a > button.tourism-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.tourism-meta > a > button.tourism-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.tourism-meta > a > button.tourism-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
Read More div.col-7 > div.motoring-meta > a > button.motoring-button
IT WEB : PRESS RELEASES section#press-releases > div.row > div.col-sm-12 > h2
DRY ICE BLASTING article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
For more visit careers.mg.co.za section#jobs > div.row > div.col-md-3 > p
AFRICA div.row > div.col-md-4 > h3 > a
MORE → div.container > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a.px-3
BUSINESS div.row > div.col-md-4 > h3 > a
MORE → div.container > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a.px-3
EDUCATION div.row > div.col-md-4 > h3 > a
MORE → div.container > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a.px-3
SPORT div.row > div.col-md-4 > h3 > a
MORE → div.container > div.row > div.col-md-4 > a.px-3
WORLD div.row > div.col-md-4 > h3 > a
MAIL & GUARDIAN div.row > div.col-sm-3 > a > h3
ABOUT div.textwidget > div.row > div.col-sm-3 > h3
SUBSCRIPTIONS div.row > div.col-sm-3 > div > h3
FOLLOW div.textwidget > div.row > div.col-sm-3 > h3
FLAGSHIP EVENTS div.textwidget > div.row > div.col-sm-3 > h3
LEGAL & CORRECTIONS div.textwidget > div.row > div.col-sm-3 > h3
RESOURCES div.textwidget > div.row > div.col-sm-3 > h3

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
Africa’s electric motorbike future can be built locally and powered by solar — … div.row > div.col-sm-12 > div.environment-two-meta > h3

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a
section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a section#feature-box > div.row > div.col-sm-4 > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
NATIONAL article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a
NATIONAL article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a
NATIONAL article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a
By div.col-sm-4 > div.feature-box-con > div.byline-single > a
DRY ICE BLASTING article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY article > div.inner-txt > div.entry-meta > a.author
FRONTLINE AIDS div.col-md-4 > article > div.entry-meta > a
Senior Advisor div.col-md-4 > article > h3 > a
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA div.col-md-4 > article > div.entry-meta > a
Head Rail and Logistics div.col-md-4 > article > h3 > a
MOHOKARE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY div.col-md-4 > article > div.entry-meta > a
Public notice div.col-md-4 > article > h3 > a
About div.col-sm-3 > div > p.footer-about > a
Contact div.col-sm-3 > div > p.footer-about > a
Advertise div.col-sm-3 > div > p.footer-about > a
Subscribe div.col-sm-3 > div > p.footer-subs > a
Newsletters div.col-sm-3 > div > p.footer-subs > a
Twitter div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
Facebook div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
YouTube div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
Instagram div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
LinkedIn div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
TikTok div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
Threads div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-social > a
200 Young South Africans div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-resources > a
Power Of Women div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-resources > a
Greening The Future div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-resources > a
Privacy Policy div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-legal > a
Cookie Policy div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-legal > a
Mail & Guardian Careers div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-resources > a
Property for sale div.row > div.col-sm-3 > p.footer-resources > a

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>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●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
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Document has a main landmark.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○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
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○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
○`[role]` values are valid
○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.
○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.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○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.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○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.
A
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
PASS
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
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
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

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.

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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

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Alt Text Quality
All 55 images OK
PASS
All 55 images OK
Info::
55 image(s) with good alt text
55 images 55 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
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