Journal

Field notes we share with audit clients and consulting partners—focused on markup, testing, and delivery constraints in South Africa.

When :focus-visible beats removing outlines

8 September 2025 · James van Wyk

Legacy stylesheets still zero out focus rings. We walk through a pattern that keeps mouse users happy without hiding keyboard focus.

22 July 2025 · Nomsa Dlamini

Light red on white fails more often than teams expect. Sample combinations that pass 4.5:1 with common brand palettes.

3 May 2025 · Nomsa Dlamini

Procurement often asks for percentages. We explain how we pick templates so critical journeys are covered without auditing every footer variant.

14 February 2025 · James van Wyk

Editors skip from h2 to h4 when components reorder. Governance tips that reduced audit findings on a council site.