Media

Department of Communication intensifies calls for digital migration collaboration

Thursday, 1 November, 2018 - 08:51

"We need to ask ourselves: how do we collectively ensure the switch from analogue to digital is a smooth one, but most importantly, how do we ensure it contributes to the betterment of our people, the relentless fight against poverty and unemployment in the province.

Why NPOs Should Be Strategic About Inbound Marketing

Social media literally offer unending opportunities for a typically resource-strapped NPO to make its mission known and promote its purpose

The Cost of Being Too Frugal

Trying to be too frugal when it comes to online media can end up costing your organisation a lot more in the long run, writes Govinder

Bill Threatening Journalism in SA to be Re-Introduced to Parliament

The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill is expected to be introduced to parliament before the end of the year and anxiety around it still abounds

Is Service Delivery Protest a Meaningful Act of Expression or An Act that Can Just Be Switched Off?

“…access to information has a critical role to play in the democratic process, writes Lebogang Marishane

Can South Africa’s Public Broadcaster Be Saved From Itself?

In this interview, Kate Skinner, a PhD student in Media Studies at University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the challenges faced by the SABC and also suggest possible solutions

Satire and its Role in Shaping a Culture of Free Expression

In this article, the authors focuses on satire and the role it could play in shaping a culture of free expression in South Africa

Media Feel Pressure as Divisions Widen on the Role of Journalists in South Africa

The South African media fear that the proposed Media Tribunal could impact negatively on how journalists report stories in South Africa

Africa’s Post-2015 Development: The Role of Mobile Phones in Higher Education

Mobile technologies could play a critical role of ensuring that Africa achieves greater access to education through distance learning and digital methods.

Gender and Internet Governance in Africa

Gender and Internet governance are some of the issues that featured prominently at the 4th Internet Governance Forum, which took place from 6-8 September 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia