South Africa has been battling Gender-Based Violence for a long time but the period 2018 to 2019 saw a huge public outcry, street protests and a media storm including social media movements against rape and murder.
#IWD2022
#MMAGBVReport
Read more here:
The Competition is open to professional journalists, whether directly employed or freelancers, working in the continent of Africa.
@UNICEF_SA
#IsuElihle2022
APPLY HERE:
COMPETITION INFORMATION:
Do you to want to become an expert in reporting on children’s issues?
MMA launched the ‘Reporting on Children in the Media Course’ in Johannesburg today. Wits Accredited Certificate Course
3 October 2022 – 4 November 2022
APPLY HERE:
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
This year we have received over a hundred story ideas from sixteen African countries. Six journalists will be given an amazing opportunity to publish their child-centred stories.
RSVP HERE:
#IsuElihleAwards2022
FREE Inclusive Media Reporting Workshop
Date: 30th November 2022
Time: 09:00 to 16:00
Venue: Emakhosini Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre 3 Lumsden Crescent, Morningside, Durban
Rsvp link:
📢Media Freedom Festival 2022
Join us for an action-packed series of events where we will be unpacking Media Freedom, Disinformation, AI, Ethical Reporting, and more!
🗓19 - 21 October 2022
📍119 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg
Click here to learn more:
Journalists will be challenged to question the common representation of children and their issues, as well as open their outlook to new possibilities for alternative representations.
Duration of the course: 3 October 2022 – 4 November 2022
APPLY HERE:
We are calling on journalists with story ideas on an issue that impacts children to enter. Entries close on 13 May.
#IsuElihle2022
@UNICEF_SA
APPLY HERE:
Real411 has been created to give the public power to report digital disinformation, incitement and hate speech.
Report Dis-Misinformation today!
Click here:
The Course will introduce you to some of the human rights and children’s rights theory with the hope of developing a framework for analysis of articles and bulletins in the media.
Interested in attending??? Click here:
MMA in partnership with the Australian Volunteer Program invites you to a training workshop on Inclusive Media Reporting which will be held on the 20th of September, 2022 in Cape Town.
20 September 2022 9:00AM - 4:00PM
BOOK NOW:
Do you wish you could actually DO something about the mis/disinformation and hate speech you see online?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES! MMA is looking for a REAL411 Complaints Reviewer!
Click this link:
Power Of Laughter With
@chestermissing
Media Monitoring Africa presents Power Laughter with South African Comedian and Ventriloquist,
@chestermissing
, who will be joined by comedians,
@mrBDube
and Lindy Johnson.
RSVP HERE:
@GermanyinSA
Let’s fight the spread of disinformation together!
Help us stop the spread of disinformation by reporting digital harms related to mis/disinformation, hate speech, harassment or incitement to violence.
Visit now!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY here: //bit.ly/3i707WR
Entries officially OPEN- If you have any questions, contact us on webrangersZA
@gmail
.com/ or send us a message here
T&C's apply here :
#WebRangersSA
Disinformation and Data Privacy - Spotters Network Roundtable
"Cybersecurity statistics have revealed a high increase in hacked and breached data implicating data privacy."
@AzolaDayile
@MokoenaDee
@xihaka1
Date: 30 June 2022
Time: 14:00 pm
RSVP now:
Disinformation Destroys Democracy:
What does it do to our Children?
Join Dr Janine Simon-Meyer,
@UNICEF_SA
Communication for Development Specialist as we unpack some of the unique challenges that Disinformation presents for our Children!
RSVP here:
New News Rover App Is Device friendly!
Test your ability to spot dodgy news, and learn more about how to tell if something you see online or social media is real or a lie.
DOWNLOAD NOW!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY here: //bit.ly/3i707WR
Entries officially OPEN- If you have any questions, contact us on webrangersZA
@gmail
.com/ or send us a message here
T&C's apply here :
#WebRangersSA
Disinformation can cause public harm where it is published with the intention to interfere with or infringe the public's right to make informed decisions about matters of public importance or matters of public interest.
REPORT here:
Join us!
MMA invites all practising journalists and editors from mainstream, small and community media as well as freelance journalists to apply for a spot at the free training.
Rsvp link:
📢Media Freedom Festival 2022
Join us for an action-packed series of events where we will be unpacking Media Freedom, Disinformation, AI, Ethical Reporting, and more!
🗓19 - 21 October 2022
📍119 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg
Click here to learn more:
🗣️ Calling all South African journalists and media professionals!
Join our accredited course on Reporting on Children in the Media, offered by MMA
in partnership with
@Journ_SA
APPLY NOW:
#ReportingOnChildren
MMA together with
@UNICEF_SA
want to bring journalists, experts, and children into one room to unpack the challenges around media coverage of children and xenophobia.
Date: 28 November 2022 | 10am - 12pm
RSVP:
MMA is undertaking an analysis of who is interviewed the most. For the purpose of this report, we covered a five-day period from the 13th – 17th April, 2020. The total number of articles analysed is 2368.
READ the report here:
FREE Inclusive Media Reporting Workshop in Durban, Emakhosini Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre
Date: 30th November 2022
Time: 09:00 to 16:00
Rsvp link:
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Join us as we unpack our preliminary findings from our monitoring report on the media coverage of the 2021 Local Government Elections. MMA has monitored the coverage of every election in SA since 1994!
When: 19 October | 6pm SAST
RSVP:
YOU still have time to APPLY HERE:
The competition aims to empower and equip journalists through mentorship, sharing of resources and providing financial support to help them to develop and publish their stories.
DEADLINE 15 JUNE 2023!
@MediaMattersZA
&
@UNICEF
are accepting applications for the 2022 Isu Elihle Awards.
The contest encourages journalists to highlight issues faced by children in Africa.
#IsuElihle2022
APPLY HERE:
For this year’s 16 Days campaign, Web Rangers want to focus on including parents in the discussion around child online safety to ensure a holistic approach to tackling the lack of digital literacy skills.
3 December 2021 - 5-6 PM SAST
REGISTER HERE:
Web Rangers is hosting an online training webinar to equip parents and caregivers will critical digital literacy skills so you are better positioned to help your child navigate the online world!
Click here to register:
The Real411 platform accepts complaints related to a variety of digital offences, including hate speech, incitement, harassment of journalists, and disinformation.
#MMAInTheMedia
Read full article here:
YOU CAN ALSO JOIN THE SPOTTERS NETWORK!!!
Join by clicking this link:
MMA makes use of innovative technologies, social media, and data tools across a range of focus areas, which contribute directly to realising its mission.
YOU ARE INVITED to JOIN US as we dedicate the month of October in raising awareness around cybercrimes and issues of cyber security, not only in South Africa but across the globe.
RSVP HERE:
MMA,
@SAEditorsForum
likeminded organisations, supported by access to information activists and legal experts, have embarked on a process to draft proposed amendments to PAIA.
Date: 29 November 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 14:00 PM SAST
Join us:
MMA seek to give children a voice and highlight the status of children in our continent.
Visit the Isu Elihle awards today to learn more about the former stories and how children were given a voice.
Go to:
#Isuelihle2019
#1stPrizeWinner
MMA,
@goethejoburg
& the
@GermanEmbassySA
will be hosting a panel discussion that seeks to interrogate media freedom, digital warfare and online offences during a time of conflict.
30 March 2022| 12:00pm | 119 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, JHB
RSVP:
In this session will explore what the updated principles mean for access to information practices around the continent.
We have lined up some amazing speakers watch social media for more details! Register now places are limited.
RSVP here:
The lsu Elihle awards initiative offers journalists and reporters within the African continent the opportunity to be recognized for story ideas involving children.
@RuthAtim
What makes a good story idea?
To enter the competition click here:
MMA, together with ALT Advisory and the Information Regulator, is celebrating Cyber Crimes Month by dedicating a week focusing on creating awareness of cyber crimes, data protection, protecting personal data online!
JOIN US!
RSVP: //rb.gy/ooyc1u
#Real411
- "Digital disinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading information designed, presented and promoted to intentionally cause public harm."
REPORT FAKE INFORMATION HERE:
Seven Days Left To Book Your Space!
All practising journalists and editors from mainstream, small and community media as well as freelance journalists to apply for a spot at the free training.
BOOK NOW:
We have lined up some amazing speakers watch social media for more details! RSVP and we will send you the joining link to the webinar, places are limited!
RSVP here:
This week, the most complaints originated from WhatsApp (12 complaints). Facebook follows closely behind WhatsApp with 11 complaints, and Twitter, only four complaints over the weekly period.
Read the report here:
MMA makes use of innovative technologies, social media, and data tools across a range of focus areas, which contribute directly to realising its mission.
TO JOIN THE SPOTTERS NETWORK:
As a key element in quality control, MMA media analysts reviewed each news item in Dexter to ensure that all data from each story was correctly captured in the system.
Read the full analysis here:
Children & Xenophobia workshop
MMA together with
@UNICEF_SA
want to bring journalists, experts, and children into 1 room to unpack the challenges around media coverage of children and xenophobia.
Date: 28 November 2022 | 10am - 12pm
RSVP:
JOIN US FOR OUR
#MFF2020
Media Freedom Festival is an action-packed series of events that serve as an opportunity for us to ponder, probe and interrogate some of the key media-related issues of the moment.
RSVP:
To commemorate 16 Days of Activism against GBV, Web Rangers are empowering parents with skills to help protect their children against online abuse.
Secure your seat and register now:
The lsu Elihle awards, a Media Monitoring Africa initiative offers journalists and reporters within the African continent the opportunity to be recognized for story ideas involving children.
For more information:
#IsuElihle2020
#WebRangers
2020 ENTRIES ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!
HERE IS THE LINK:
DON'T FORGET TO CAREFULLY READT THE T'S&C'S:
If you have any questions, contact us on webrangersZA
@gmail
.com/ or send us a message here
Media monitoring Africa has opened its Isu Elihle Awards, journalists are invited to enter their child-centered story ideas until the 30th of June.
Enter the competition here:
#IsuElihle2020
ISU ELIHLE AWARDS 2019!
Do you have a great story waiting to be told?
"The media can play an important role in protecting and promoting children’s rights."
Watch this video and visit for more information!
#IsuElihleAwards2019
Real411 has been created to give the public power to report digital disinformation, incitement and hate speech.
Report disinformation today!
Go to:
#Real411
#Disinformation
Real411 has been created to give the public power to report digital disinformation, incitement and hate speech.
Report disinformation today!
Click here:
#Real411
#Disinformation
JOIN US!!!
Media Freedom Festival is an action-packed series of events that serve as an opportunity for us to ponder, probe and interrogate some of the key media-related issues of the moment.
RSVP here:
DON'T FORGET TO CLEARLY READ THE T&C's HERE:
Entries officially open on 1 August 2020 - If you have any questions, contact us on webrangersZA
@gmail
.com/ or send us a message here
#WebRangersSA
#WebRangers2020
MMA makes use of innovative technologies, social media, and data tools across a range of focus areas, which contribute directly to realising its mission.
TO JOIN THE SPOTTERS NETWORK:
📣 International Day for Countering Hate Speech: Panel discussion and training workshop
Date: 21 June 2023
Time: 08:30 AM
Venue: Apartheid Museum
RSVP HERE:
#NoToHate
In exploring how children are represented, this module ensures that new skills are acquired and demonstrates how children’s rights can be respected in the media whilst ensuring journalism of the highest quality.
THIS IS AN AWESOME PROGRAM!
T&C's apply:
Entries officially open on 1 August 2020 - If you have any questions, contact us on webrangersZA
@gmail
.com/ or send us a message here
#WebRangersSA
MMA makes use of innovative technologies, social media, and data tools across a range of focus areas, which contribute directly to realising its mission.
TO JOIN THE SPOTTERS NETWORK:
MMA and
@UNICEF_SA
are excited to announce the 2022 Isu Elihle Awards winners during their virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, 31st January 2023, at 17H00.
Join us as we unveil the remarkable child-focused stories that deserve to be awarded.
RSVP HERE:
Meet
@Social_Angel
who is a Spotters Network Member!
Hear how being a Spotters Network Member has impacted her life as a South African.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO!
From facing death threats to enduring family upheaval, whistleblowers often put everything on the line to expose wrongdoing.
@rmoalusi
will be part of Rate the Hate challenge! 💡
COME JOIN US❗
@SABCNews
@GermanyinSA
@MddaMedia
MEDIA FREEDOM WEEK IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
#MFW2019
is an action-packed series of events that serve as an opportunity for us to ponder, probe and interrogate some of the key media-related issues!
RSVP and learn more here:
Meet the current host of the SAfmSunrise breakfast show on safm,
@StephenGrootes
He will be our facilitator for Online harms in the lead-up to elections on DAY 2 at 6 PM
Join us for an essential discussion:
@SABCNews
@GermanyinSA
@MddaMedia
Media Monitoring Africa has opened its Isu Elihle Awards, journalists and reporters are invited to enter their child-centered story ideas.
Here's some important information you don't want to miss.
Enter the competition here:
#IsuElihle2020
You thought it was cool before, but this year, with 2020 vision, it's even better!
Join us for the launch of the expanded and improved Real411 Platform and our exciting new initiative, the Spotters Network.
RSVP here:
#Real411Relaunch
The
#MFF2023
unfolds over three enlightening days, each comprising both morning and evening sessions, ensuring a comprehensive examination of crucial topics.
18-20 October 2023
The Country Club Johannesburg
BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW:
How the African Declaration on Freedom of Expression offers a rights based agenda for a brighter future.
We have lined up some amazing speakers watch social media for more details! Register now places are limited.
RSVP here:
JOIN US During the week 19 – 23 October 2020. Where webinars will be held, each offering an expert analysis and discussion of three key issues.
@altadvisory
RSVP here:
THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM SERIES
The rise of disinformation poses a serious threat to media credibility and to our democracies. In this difficult context, how do we build media credibility?
Join us for a discussion to help unpack these issues.
RSVP HERE: