IOL protects a child victim Protecting the identity of children in the media isn’t just ethical—it’s essential for safeguarding their safety, dignity, and future. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards a GLAD[1] to IOL for great journalistic practise of protecting the children’s identi...
Sunday times converse about star child Children who do great things, need to be recognised and heard. This helps them to become confident and resilient in what they do. That is why Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards a GLAD[1] to Sunday Times for its coverage that is child central and extensi...
GroundUp Highlights Challenges faced by Children The issue of overcrowded classrooms is alarming and has become a major challenge at schools as it compromises the quality of education in South Africa[1]. In some cases, up to 80 children can sit in one classroom and such poor conditions violate their...
HeraldLIVE celebrates a young book author Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) would like to award a GLAD[1] to The HeraldLIVE for the inspiring article and celebration of children. The story titled “Little bookworm 8 publishes own book” (20/08/2024) written by Roslyn Baatjies, the story is about an 8-...
GroundUp shines spotlight on champion child. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is pleased to award a GLAD[1] of the week to GroundUp for the article titled “QwaQwa 12-year-old wins international dance championship” published on 06/08/2024. The article, written by Tladi Moloi, reports on 12-year-old ...
The Star celebrates young South Africans It is important that we celebrate young people that are taking up space so that they can be motivated to do more incredible activities within their rights. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards a GLAD[1] to The Star for their inspiring article, taking interest...
SABC NEWS amplifies the voices of children from marginalized groups With the advent of digital technologies and ‘non-traditional’ forms of news, the need for a diversity of perspectives and the voices of the marginalized in the established news media has never been greater. It is for this reas...
The Star shines a light on children Providing children with access to sports and other activities is crucial for their development. Moreover, exposure to a variety of activities allows children to explore their interests and talents, potentially discovering passions that could shape their future. Me...
News24 protects identity of abused child. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards News24 a GLAD[1] and its journalist Sithandiwe Velaphi for exemplary journalistic practice by protecting the identity of a child victim in the article titled, “Eastern Cape court official in custody for allegedly raping...