Is Wikipedia down in South Africa today?

How to contact Wikipedia technical support?

- Email: info@wikimedia.org.za

- Email: info-en@wikimedia.org

- Official website: https://www.wikimedia.org.za

- Official website: https://wikipedia.org

Latest news and up-to-date information:

- X: https://x.com/WikimediaZA

- X: https://x.com/Wikipedia

Pages fail to load

Articles might not display, showing errors like ''Unable to load page'' or blank screens. This often stems from browser glitches or server overload during high traffic.

- Refresh the page using Ctrl+F5 (or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) to bypass cache.

- Switch to incognito mode to rule out extension interference.

- Test on another device or network to isolate the issue.

Search returns no results

Entering terms yields empty or irrelevant outcomes, even for popular topics.

- Double-check spelling and try synonyms, as searches are precise.

- Use the search bar at the top and enable ''Advanced search'' for filters.

- Clear browser history if autocomplete is faulty.

Login fails repeatedly

Account access denied despite correct credentials, or sessions expire quickly.

- Reset your password via the ''Forgot password'' link.

- Disable VPNs or proxies if active, though not always the cause.

- Ensure JavaScript is enabled in browser settings.

Edits not saving

Changes to articles vanish or show errors during preview/save.

- Log in first, as anonymous edits have restrictions.

- Preview edits before publishing to catch conflicts.

- Use the source editor if visual mode bugs out.

Mobile app crashes

The Wikipedia app force-closes or freezes on Android/iOS.

- Force close and restart the app from device settings.

- Update to the latest version via app store.

- Free up device storage if low on space.

Slow article loading

High ping or buffering delays content, especially images/maps.

- Lower image quality in app settings or use text-only view.

- Close background tabs/apps consuming bandwidth.

- Visit during off-peak hours for smoother performance.

Images or media not displaying

Visuals appear broken or fail to load in articles.

- Right-click and ''Reload image'' or clear site data.

- Check if ad-blockers target Wikimedia domains.

- Try desktop site on mobile for full compatibility.

Veelvoorkomende probleme en aanbevelings

- Bladsye laai nie: Maak jou blaaierkas skoon en herlaai met Ctrl+F5.

- Soektog lewer geen resultate: Kontroleer spelling en probeer sinomieme.

- Aantekeninge redigeer nie: Log in en voorskou eers.