Die Stoep is committed to making our journalism usable by as many South Africans as possible — including readers using assistive technology.
Die Stoep aims to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. We treat accessibility as part of normal product work rather than as a one-off compliance exercise.
h1 → h3), lists, and paragraphs.alt text; decorative images are explicitly marked empty.We're honest about what isn't there yet:
These are tracked and prioritised. If any of them blocks you from reading or interacting with the site, please tell us.
We test against current versions of the following combinations:
If you encounter content on Die Stoep that you can't access, or a feature that doesn't work with your assistive technology, please email access@die-stoep.com with:
We aim to acknowledge accessibility reports within two business days and to fix critical issues within 14 days.
If you need an article in an alternative format (large-print PDF, plain text), email access@die-stoep.com and we will provide one within five business days.
This statement was last reviewed on 24 April 2026. Die Stoep partially conforms with WCAG 2.1 Level AA — the gaps above are being actively addressed.