Involving children’s voices is essential. Involving children in competitions and learning about recycling is important in fostering their development as active citizens. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) believes that it is imperative that we involve them in issues that affect them. It is unfortunate ...
Highlighting the remarkable achievements of children in the media holds significant importance. By showcasing their extraordinary talents, resilience, and positive contributions, we not only celebrate their accomplishments but also inspire and uplift others. Weekend Argus missed an opportunity[1] by...
Prioritising children’s voices is essential. Principals and deputy principals play an indispensable role in the effective functioning of schools. They are responsible for setting the school’s vision, creating a conducive learning environment, and overseeing the overall management of acad...
Silenced Voices: Media Fails to Get Children’s Perspectives In light of the recent taxi strike that had disrupted the city of Cape Town’s transportation system, it is imperative to shed light on the victims of such events. TimesLIVE and IOL did this by highlighting how ch...
We demand children’s voices In the recently released Draft Marriage Bill[1], underage marriages would no longer be permitted, and parents will no longer be able to have a say in these matters. This is one of the most powerful pieces of legislation giving children a right to have a...
Absence of Children’s Voices Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a MOP[1] to The Citizen for an article that completely fails to access children in a matter which has a direct impact on their education and their safety at school. The article titled, “Soshanguve pu...
Missing Children’s Voices SowetanLIVE missed out on an opportunity for a good story by neglecting to incorporate the voices of children in its coverage of issues involving the children. As a result, the story receives a MOP[1] from Media Monitoring Africa (MMA). Failing to consult with c...
Mercury misses an opportunity to give voice to girl soccer players. The Mercury missed an opportunity (MOP)[1] for a great story by not giving a voice to a child in a story that is about them. The article titled, “Excitement as KZN girls’ soccer team prepares for continental competition” (02/0...
News24 spurns chance to include children’s views. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) notes with concern the failure by News24 to include the voice of a child in a story about a matter that directly affects their lived experience. As a result of this, News24 missed an opportunity[1] to not only empower ...