DataDesk is in development. The limited test version collected initial responses from users that will be used to build version 1.0 of the product. If you would like to be notified when the full version is launched, please email info@mediahack.co.za. If you would be prepared to be part of testing development versions of DataDesk please email the same address.

We are also looking for funding partners to help build the features that will make DataDesk sustainable. If you are interested in partnering with us, please get in touch via the same email address.

Thank you for your interest in DataDesk. Please see our other sites: The Outlier & Media Hack

Empowering Africa with data

Tired of out-of-date data? Finding it hard to find the data you need because you're working in Africa?
DataDesk solves this with ...

Easy-to-find, relevant data and publication-ready charts.

100s of South African datasets
Always up to date datasets downloadable in JSON and CSV formats, charts available as downloadable images for republication. Optional access to SVG formats and customisable charts.
More data
More than 700 ready-to-use charts
Looking for inspiration? Need a quick chart to republish? We have more than 700 charts ready-made that you can republish.
Economy
A litre of 95 unleaded petrol is 59c more expensive than last month
Sports
Are Kaizer Chiefs tickets expensive?
Health
More than 6,000 reported patient injuries at GP hospitals
Lifestyle
Christmas Price Tag 2023-12-15
Lifestyle
Leaving home 2024-04-29
Business
Standard-Bank-ApplePay-New
Sports
Most coaching changes in the DStv Premiership
Lifestyle
Sugar Rush
Economy
BRICS countries generate half of global solar power
Health
Sugar crash
Climate
OWIC-firealert-gif
Economy
Grants 2024-06-12
Databases
Sector- and topic-specific databases to help you find the information and connections you need quickly. These are the databases we use in our work at The Outlier. Now we're making them available to you.
Coming Soon
African Climate Data and Reports Database
More than 50 climate resources covering Africa

Preview Access

DataDesk is still in preview mode. Existing Outlier subscribers will be able to access DataDesk as part of their subscription during this test phase.

If you are not a subscriber you can either subscribe here or you can add your email to the waitlist below and we'll notify you when we enable trial accounts and the rest of the service.

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