A seven-day Acumen Media Report by Tonya Khoury. Jumping, galloping media. That’s one way to describe a rampant week in the media. At one point, I put my head in my hands, not because of the... Read more
I am constantly bewildered at the ignorance of our politicians. An ignorance born out of a belief that the mass media are not mouthpieces for voters. Read more
Women in the newsroom are losing their fight for equality. This mirrors the patriarchal rule in our country and the sexist media culture overseas too. Right wing backlash, or left wing backl... Read more
Jessie Duarte, deputy secretary general of the ANC, has always been outspoken about the media and its role. After years of interaction with it as Nelson Mandela’s right hand person after he... Read more