Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings

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dc.contributor.advisorChuma, Wallace
dc.contributor.authorTshiame, Enica Mogomane
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-30T07:51:41Z
dc.date.available2026-01-30T07:51:41Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.updated2026-01-30T07:49:50Z
dc.description.abstractThis study examines how eNews Channel Africa (eNCA) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation framed public hearings on amending Section 25 of the Constitution for land expropriation without compensation, a deeply political issue in post- apartheid South Africa. Using thematic content analysis of YouTube news bulletins, the study identifies each channel's framing techniques and dominant themes. Findings reveal that SABC utilised human-interest framing more frequently (42% vs. 23% for eNCA), while eNCA leaned towards economic framing (31% vs. 28% for SABC). The thematic analysis highlights further distinctions: eNCA focused more heavily on social justice (42% vs. 29% for SABC), while SABC emphasised land as a cultural right (20% vs. 12%) and highlighted social injustice more prominently (27% vs. 17%). These variations underline how each channel constructed distinct narratives surrounding land reform, demonstrating the significant influence of media framing on public opinion. This study contributes to broader discussions about media influence, political discourse, and social justice in the context of land reform in South Africa, advocating for balanced reporting that considers the historical context, diverse viewpoints, and potential societal impacts of this sensitive issue.
dc.identifier.apacitationTshiame, E. M. (2025). <i>Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationTshiame, Enica Mogomane. <i>"Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationTshiame, E.M. 2025. Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings. . University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Tshiame, Enica Mogomane AB - This study examines how eNews Channel Africa (eNCA) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation framed public hearings on amending Section 25 of the Constitution for land expropriation without compensation, a deeply political issue in post- apartheid South Africa. Using thematic content analysis of YouTube news bulletins, the study identifies each channel's framing techniques and dominant themes. Findings reveal that SABC utilised human-interest framing more frequently (42% vs. 23% for eNCA), while eNCA leaned towards economic framing (31% vs. 28% for SABC). The thematic analysis highlights further distinctions: eNCA focused more heavily on social justice (42% vs. 29% for SABC), while SABC emphasised land as a cultural right (20% vs. 12%) and highlighted social injustice more prominently (27% vs. 17%). These variations underline how each channel constructed distinct narratives surrounding land reform, demonstrating the significant influence of media framing on public opinion. This study contributes to broader discussions about media influence, political discourse, and social justice in the context of land reform in South Africa, advocating for balanced reporting that considers the historical context, diverse viewpoints, and potential societal impacts of this sensitive issue. DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - SABC KW - eNCA KW - LEWC public hearings LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings TI - Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationTshiame EM. Framing land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/42768en_ZA
dc.language.isoen
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentCentre for Film and Media Studies
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanities
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subjectSABC
dc.subjecteNCA
dc.subjectLEWC public hearings
dc.titleFraming land expropriation: a comparative content analysis of SABC and eNCA's coverage of the LEWC public hearings
dc.typeThesis / Dissertation
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
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