The use and abuse of freelancers
Ten years ago, I left e.tv as a writer. My plan was to jumpstart my career as a freelance journalist, ...
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Tag: press
How streaming platforms make you more likely to watch certain programmes
Many video-on-demand platforms have positioned themselves as driven by audiences. But just how much do online users actively choose what ...
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Climate change journalism in SA misses the mark by ignoring people’s daily experiences
South Africa’s media houses rely too heavily on events like conferences, climate disasters and the release of scientific papers in ...
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Lineker-BBC row: how different outlets approach their staff’s social media presence
The row over Gary Lineker’s tweet criticising the UK government’s proposed asylum legislation has re-ignited the debate about impartiality in ...
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AKA’s murder video: Gossip sites in sensationalist feeding frenzy
The explosive viral spread of the grainy but dramatic footage of AKA's murder shows the limits of mainstream media ethics.
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Paparazzi, ‘blooding’ and a body count: hunting and being hunted dominate Prince Harry’s royally discontented memoir
Prince Harry pores over the tabloid coverage of his life and commentary on social media and rails against being portrayed ...
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