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An analysis of the political rhetoric of South African President Jacob Zuma's speeches on climate change

Author: Govender, Dayaneethi Date: 2015 Climate change has a global impact on all sectors of life including politics and the economy; health and food security, social justice and media. There are stark contrasts in the political and scientific debates on climate change. The economic ... Read more
Assessing news coverage of the South African Legislative laws

Author: Ndyondya, Kanyisa Date: 2013 This thesis attempts to examine the news coverage of South Africaâ€™s legislative laws passed by the Parliament, by looking at the coverage of print media using qualitative content analysis. The thesis aims to understand the dominant messages ... Read more
Assessing the growing impact and potential of social networking mediums in crisis communication in South Africa : A Case Study of the South African Protection of State Information Bill

Author: Moyo, Nokuthula Date: 2015 With new political developments breeding opportunities for crises, proliferation of new media types increasing exposure to crises, there is a growing awareness of the potential, influence, impact and capabilities of social media. Focusing on ... Read more
Assessing the role of the media in influencing confidence levels within state institutions

Author: Landu, Yoliswa Date: 2013 The purpose of this thesis is to determine the role played by the media in creating a level of awareness in the public mind, and an associated level of trust and confidence within the legislative arm of government. This is achieved through a ... Read more
Crisis communication in Africa

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 The course provides students with the necessary preparation in terms of how to draw up a crisis communication plan and it equips them with the skills to effectively implement their media plan(s) during crises. In this course students will: 1. ... Read more c b
Exploring the political communication dynamics in South Africa’s platinum industry: the case of Marikana

Author: Mcbride, Sindi-Leigh Tenielle Date: 2015 After two decades of democracy, poverty and inequality remain at the heart of the development malaise in South Africa. Despite investor-friendly environments and economic growth forged during the previous administration, recent unrest in the ... Read more
Journalism curricula in the Arab region: a dilemma of content, context and contest

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: Aug 2011 This research attempts to address and evaluate the 2007 UNESCO Model Curricula after a regional consultation meeting on the possibilities of adaptation of the model in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of the Arab region at the ... Read more c b n
The male world of football media and beer drinking: a case study of sports bars in Cape Town, South Africa

Author: Umansky, Dimitrij Date: 2014 The present study explores the practice of football media viewing in sports bars. It is based on the constructivism research paradigm (Guba & Lincoln, 2005), a conceptualisation of media as a tool for social behaviour (Couldry, 2003) and James ... Read more
Media and National Development Policy

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 This lecture introduces the role of media in national development. This particular lecture series explores the role of communication in the development of an effective socio-political relationship between the government and its people, and ... Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (2)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 This lecture material demonstrates the responsible use, ethics and safety issues in using electronic media. Part 2 of a series on the role of the media in national development. Click for Part 3. Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (3)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 Part three in a series on the role of the media in national development. This lecture explores the different developmental paradigms that have informed South Africa's approach to using the media for the cause of national development. Specific ... Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (4)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 This lecture focuses on ethics and responsibility in media, with a focus on information literacy development and legacy in post-apartheid South Africa. Part 4 of the lecture series on the role of the media in national development policy. ... Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (5)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2014 This lecture looks at the role of the media in South Africa's national development paradigm. Part 5 of the lecture series on the role of the media in national development policy. Click for Part 5. Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (6)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2014 This lecture looks at the role of the media in disseminating and developing information about climate change in South Africa. Part 6 of the lecture series on the role of the media in national development policy. Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy (8)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2014 This is the final lecture series in the Media and Development set, focusing on the interplay (or lack thereof) of public and academic journalism in South Africa, including media reform and the democracy. Part 4 of the lecture series on the ... Read more c b
Media and National Development Policy - 7

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2013 These lecture notes looks explore the role of the media in the development, refinement and criticism of the 'African Renaissance' concept, specifically with regard to the development of a shared social imaginary or political vocabulary in ... Read more c b
Media sexual and reproductive health taboos in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2011 Female adolescents in many developing societies are still facing various forms of discrimination due to their gender, race and class. It is thus mandatory to think of sexual and reproductive challenges as a single service delivery system ... Read more c b
Revolution in Egypt and the Middle East

Author: Pallo, Jordan Z. ; Jeppie, Shamil ; Saleh, Ibrahim ; Tayob, Abdulkader Date: 08 Sep 2014 This lecture can be used to supplement lectures in history, film and media or politics related to the 2011 revolution in Egypt. The lecture can be used as a general interest podcast. This seminar discusses the revolution in Egypt and the ... Read more c b n
The role of branding in the success of the Economic Freedom Fighters( EFF)

Author: Horwitz, Dean Date: 2016 Much has been written about the political mediatisation of society, often through the lenses of the media, its institutional rules and processes. These studies have focused on either side of the debate, choosing to look at the media itself, ... Read more
What underlies children, media and democracy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Author: Saleh, Ibrahim Date: 2011 The daunting reality of the contemporary world is that autocracies and semi-authoritarian states lack the basic foundation for building a democracy. The media could be a powerful entertainment and educational tool for children, given the ... Read more c b