Editorial Policy | Habari Forum English
Habari Forum English is committed to publishing football news that is clear, useful, and responsibly written.
Our editorial focus is football, with special attention to South Africa football, African football, transfers, match news, and selected major world football stories.
Accuracy
We aim to publish accurate information based on available facts, official announcements, verified reports, and credible public sources. When a story is still developing, we make that clear in the article.
We do not intentionally publish false or misleading information. If an error is identified, we review it and make corrections where necessary.
Sources
Habari Forum English may use information from:
- Official club statements
- League and competition announcements
- Football associations and governing bodies
- Press conferences
- Verified social media accounts
- Credible media reports
- Match broadcasts and official match data
- Publicly available football information
When information is not officially confirmed, we avoid presenting it as confirmed fact.
Transfer News
Transfer news can involve reports, negotiations, rumours, and official announcements. Habari Forum English aims to clearly separate confirmed transfers from reported interest or speculation.
Where possible, confirmed transfer stories are based on official club, player, agent, or league communication.
Match Coverage
Our match coverage may include previews, fixtures, results, lineups, match reports, and post-match updates. We aim to provide context, including teams involved, competition, venue, scoreline, key moments, and relevant reactions where available.
Corrections
If we publish information that later proves to be incorrect, we may update the article, correct the wording, or add clarification where necessary.
Readers can report possible errors through our Contact Us page.
Independence
Editorial decisions are based on news value, relevance, and reader interest. Sponsored or advertising content, where published, should be clearly identified.
Content Standards
Habari Forum English aims to avoid:
- Misleading headlines
- Unverified claims presented as facts
- Plagiarized content
- Unfair personal attacks
- Hate speech or discriminatory language
- Publishing private information without a valid public interest
Updates
This editorial policy may be updated from time to time as the website grows and our editorial process develops.