Participating in school debates helps children develop critical thinking skills and enhances their ability to communicate effectively. Debating also builds confidence, shaping them into well-rounded individuals. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is delighted to award News24 a GLAD[1] for its article tha...
Child Shares His Joyful Story Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) commends News24 for their article, “How low can you go? Bicycle stance culture giving youths new forms of expression” (02/01/2025), written by Ditiro Selepe. The story highlights 15-year-old Jimmy Nkosi from Tembisa, Johannesburg, who h...
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...
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...
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...
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...
News24 does well to protect the identity of a child When reporting on children, it is paramount to always consider the best interests of the child(ren), making sure that they are not exposed to harm or victimisation. It is for this reason that Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is delighted to award a GL...
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...