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Why the media was right to cover the Nkandla tea party

Posted By: Gavin Davison: February 08, 2021In: Opinion

Julius Malema’s offer on Twitter last week to take tea with Jacob Zuma, predictably, sent social media into orbit. Read more

SA economy gearing to rebuild as Covid-19 cases exceed 100 000

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: June 26, 2020In: Research

Following the address by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week on easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, media coverage shows increased mentions of the economy reopening. Health and safety pre... Read more

Ramaphosa’s speech leads to positive media outlook

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: June 19, 2020In: Research

Media coverage shows some optimism following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a risk-adjusted lockdown level 3. Read more

Mixed reactions in the media as South Africa eases lockdown regulations

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: June 05, 2020In: Research

South Africa’s media coverage showed cautious optimism as the country eased lockdown regulations in its efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more

Media research shows uncertainty as South Africa goes into level 4 lockdown

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: May 07, 2020In: Research

Amid uncertainty around the altered lockdown restrictions, media coverage points to a lack of clarity around why some industries cannot resume trade. Read more

Infographic: Impact of COVID-19 under the spotlight in leading media coverage

Posted By: TMO Contributoron: May 06, 2020In: Research

Both online and traditional news media outlets shed light on how the changes in lockdown restrictions, from level 5 to level 4, will impact South Africans. Read more