News24 places child victim at risk When reporting on stories involving child victims, it is crucial that media practitioners take every possible measure to safeguard children’s rights and prevent any potential harm resulting from the coverage. It is for this reason th...
A child’s identity should be protected Section 154 (3)[1] of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act of 2021 clearly outlines the conditions under which the media can identify children. In the article, “Golden Arrow offers free rides to boy, 11, who had to walk eight hours ...
Identity of vulnerable child is irrelevant Parents or guardians who use scholar transport expect their children to be transported to and from school safely. Although this method of transport helps children get to school in time, sometimes children bear the brunt of being killed or injured due to rec...
Daily Voice compromises child’s identity Section 154 (3)[1] of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act of 2021 clearly outlines the conditions under which the media can identify children. It is troubling that some media outlets continue to ignore these regulations and ethical guidelines when re...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable, including children. Media monitoring Africa (MMA) giv...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect and safeguard the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable, including children. Media monitori...
For failing to protect the identity of a vulnerable child and accessing children for their views when not in the children’s best interests, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a MAD[1] to Independent Online (IOL) and Daily Sun. The articles titled, “Bangladeshi national who â...
DO NOT IDENTIFY MISSING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN FOUND! Kidnapped or missing children who have been found alive should no longer be identified in media coverage. Continuing to identify them directly or indirectly potentially exposes them to further harm. Additionally, the media acts unethically and il...
DO NOT IDENTIFY MISSING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN FOUND! Kidnapped or missing children who have been found alive should no longer be identified in media coverage. Continuing to identify them directly or indirectly potentially exposes them to further harm. Additionally, the media acts unethically and il...