scholarly journals Mediatransformasie dek die tafel vir ’n nuwe joernalistiek

Literator ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Froneman
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
The South ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Fundamental Transformation ◽  
African Media ◽  
Senior Editorial ◽  
Media Transformation

Media transformation sets the scene for a new journalismSince 1993 the South African media have been going through a period of fundamental transformation. This process has resulted in a phenomenon of black journalists and whites with credentials as anti-apartheid activists, moving into senior editorial positions at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as well as at newspapers. This article briefly describes the said transformational steps within the framework of existing media models, inter alia the developmental, social-responsibility and democratic-participatory models. Journalism covering the arts, culture and literature is thereby placed within a broader media context. It is concluded that the dominant media model(s) will determine the kind of journalism we can expect in future.

scholarly journals Governance and social responsibility perceptions of the SAFA affiliated football clubs executives

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sammy Boya Kgaugelo
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
The South ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
African Context ◽  
African Media ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Executive Managers

Governance concerns have been in facade of society both in South Africa and in the rest of the world. These concerns have been raised at various levels such as public sector, private sector, and even within sports and recreation. The South African media have also heightened the exposure of incidents whenever gross violation of good governance principles occurred. The sport fraternity, particularly football, is not immune to this scourge. In the South African context, very little research has been done to look into the governance trajectories concerning sports organisations. As a result, this paper will consider how the Gauteng football clubs that are affiliated with the South African Football Association (SAFA) perceive issues of governance and those that concern social responsibility. Qualitative data in a form of semi-structured interviews was used. A total of 12 executive managers participated in the study. Atlas ti was used to analyse data deductively.The findings seem to suggest that the clubs are aware and supportive of good governance principles, ethics and issues of social responsibility. Calls are made to SAFA and its structures, government and the corporate sector to instil good governance principles and support social initiatives within their surroundings. Moreover, families and communities were encouraged to raise the bar in terms of improving the moral capital of society.

scholarly journals Editorial: Language in the South African media

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Tommaso Milani
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
The South ◽  
African Media

“Justice delayed is justice denied”

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mpho Ngoepe ◽  
Salmon Makhubela
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Records Management ◽  
The South ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
The Media ◽  
African Media

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the cases of “delayed and denied” justice that resulted from a lack of or poor record-keeping in the South African courts and police service with a view to encouraging proper records management. Proper records management plays a significant role in supporting the justice system. Records provide the critical evidence that a particular action or transaction took place and can be used as evidence in a court of law. Without reliable and authentic records, government cannot administer justice and, as a result, offenders can be set free while the victims are denied justice. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising content analysis, this study extracted print media articles (2000-2012) relating to the “records and justice system” from the South African Media database, which is one of the databases hosted by the South African Bibliographic and Information Network. The study selected cases reported in the media to conduct follow-up interviews with a policeman, lawyer and judge to discover the implications of the unavailability of required records in court cases. Furthermore, access was given to three selected cases that were given high profile in the media and these cases were analysed to find out what the final verdict in each case was. Findings – Results of the study suggest that some criminal cases were withdrawn due to missing dockets or cases not properly registered. In some instances, records were reconstructed, resulting in the travesty of justice. The study concludes by arguing that if records are not accounted for, lawyers, prosecutors and magistrates could dispute the authenticity of records. As a result, justice for victims would be delayed and ultimately denied while the perpetrators are freed. Research limitations/implications – The findings and recommendations of this study may go a long way in helping courts in South Africa to manage records properly to support the justice system. Furthermore, the study is a useful compilation of the importance of missing records for social purposes. Originality/value – In an attempt to show the role of records management in the administration of justice in South Africa, this study used a triangulation of data collection tools. This is a new attempt, especially in the South African context. Previous studies in southern Africa only looked at the management of records in supporting justice system.

Understandings of gender and HIV in the South African media

AIDS Care ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (sup2) ◽  
pp. 1620-1628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Gibbs
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
The South ◽  
African Media

An Afrasian Entanglement

Matatu ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
Kanya Padayachee
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
Social Reconstruction ◽  
The South ◽  
Passive Resistance ◽  
Communal Living ◽  
South African Constitution ◽  
Democratic Constitution ◽  
The Phoenix

Abstract The establishment of the Phoenix Settlement and the Gandhi Development Trust (GDT) in South Africa was an experiment in self-sufficient communal living and the promotion of the values and principles of Mahatma Gandhi and South Africa’s democratic Constitution, respectively. While both entities are the result of Gandhi’s South African connection, they serve to embody, through the Mahatma, an Afrasian Entanglement. Gandhi’s time in South Africa made a remarkable impact on him and the country, transforming his political and social positions and influencing its struggle for freedom. In post-apartheid South Africa, the shared mission of both organisations is to advance a culture of nonviolence, peace and social responsibility through a range of transformative programmes. This article details Gandhi’s South African journey, his evolving ideas of passive resistance and social reconstruction there, and the resultant legacy programmes that resonate with the spirit of Ubuntu and the South African Constitution to reinforce democracy.

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