“Children make up about one quarter of the world’s population. Yet, when reporting on children’s issues, journalists often treat them as supporting or peripheral players to the adults, or victims with no independence or voice”For neglecting the voice of the child in a news story that directl...
Media Must Stop Identifying Found Kidnapped Or Missing Children—It’s unlawful and HarmfulJohannesburg, [24th February, 2025] – Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) strongly condemns the continued identification of children who were rescued after being reported missing or kidnapped. This reckless prac...
Star children should be heard and not just seen. When children participate in sports or any competition and they receive awards for their hard work, they would definitely love to be seen and heard of their achievements. By doing that there will be potential for growth in what they are doing. Daily N...
Children should be given a voice. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) notes with concern a missed opportunity (MOP)[1] by GroundUp to access children’s voices on a significant event that concerns children in Limpopo. On this occasion, a school for the blind is nearly set to be done and opened soon. Repo...
The Weekend Argus missed an opportunity (MOP)[1] for a great and exciting story, it failed to give children a voice in a story that involves children who achieved a great performance overseas. In an article titled, “Drummies team to cough up funds to represent the country” (27/07/2022) repo...
In a media landscape where children’s voices are persistently negligible in news reports[1], it is imperative for reporters to ensure that they access children, specifically in stories that directly affect them. Therefore, HeraldLIVE missed an opportunity (MOP)[2] by overlooking the voices o...
Children’s voices matter too It is imperative for the media to understand the impact they have in representing all types of individuals, particularly children. Daily Sun and Ground Up missed an opportunity [1] to involve children’s voices in articles that involved children. In an article by Dail...
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...