Sisanda Nkoala

Oct 15, 2024 | uwc.ac.za | Sisanda Nkoala

In one of its most severe crackdowns on media freedom and anti-apartheid activism, on 19 October 1977, the apartheid regime banned two major newspapers, The World and Weekend World, which were prominent voices against apartheid. Several journalists, including Percy Qoboza, the editor of The World, were detained without trial. The government also introduced stricter censorship laws, further limiting freedom of expression and the press.

Jul 18, 2024 | uwc.ac.za | Sisanda Nkoala

Understanding Artificial Intelligence has never been more crucial than in the age of algorithms and robots. News media stands as a vital bridge to achieving this, translating the complexities of AI for the public, shaping societal perceptions, and ultimately influencing how society interacts with these technologies.

May 17, 2024 | bizcommunity.com | Sisanda Nkoala |Nathan Geffen |Nicole Blanchett |Danette Breitenbach

Science journalism is about taking complex academic research and turning it into easy-to-read content that is still accurate. Aside from informing readers through evidence-based journalism, it aims to make the wider public curious about scientific research. This article is an example of science journalism. As a media professor I conducted a study on how social media sites like X (formerly known as Twitter) can help science communication reach new audiences in South Africa.

May 16, 2024 | theafricanmirror.africa | Sisanda Nkoala

SCIENCE journalism is about taking complex academic research and turning it into easy-to-read content that is still accurate. Aside from informing readers through evidence-based journalism, it aims to make the wider public curious about scientific research. This article is an example of science journalism. As a media professor, I conducted a study on how social media sites like X (formerly known as Twitter) can help science communication reach new audiences in South Africa.

May 16, 2024 | universityworldnews.com | Sisanda Nkoala

SOUTH AFRICA Science journalism is about taking complex academic research and turning it into easy-to-read content that is still accurate. Aside from informing readers through evidence-based journalism, it aims to make the wider public curious about scientific research. This article is an example of science journalism. As a media professor I conducted a study on how social media sites like X (formerly known as Twitter) can help science communication reach new audiences in South Africa.