Who we are
Media Monitoring Africa (formerly the Media Monitoring Project) has promoted democracy and human rights through the media since 1993. It acts in a watchdog role to promote ethical and fair journalism that supports human rights.
What We Do
Media Monitoring Africa engages in a range of activities that aim to promote human rights and the democratic role of media. We utilise our research results to engage with media, government and civil society to improve practice and understanding around the importance of media ethics, quality and freedom.
Current Projects
The Global Media Monitoring Project day was 10 November 2009, MMA is currently analysing all contributing countries results for the under WACC. We have just finished monitoring and evaluating training provided by FrayIntermedia on covering migration and xenophobia and an analysis of SABC’s Kids News. Please contact us for more details.
Contact Us
For comment on current media issues or any other information contact us on:
Tel: +27 (0) 11 788 1278
Fax: +27 (0) 11 788 1289
Email:
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Resources
- Meeting their public mandate?: A Critical Analysis of South African Media Statutory Bodies
This book, published by the Open Society Foundation and written by various organisations, offers insignt into the South African Media Statutory Bodies. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the Universal Services Agency, and the Media Development and Diversity Agency are explored in terms of their mandates. The Media Monitoring Project conducted the research and wrote the analysis of the SABC.
Placed here with the kind permission of the Open Society Foundation.
- “hisses and whistles”: A baseline study into arts coverage in the SA mass media
The MMP and Open Research completed both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of arts coverage in South Africa. This research resulted in several key findings, including, the role of advertising in shaping how the arts are covered and the lack of serious arts coverage in most media monitored. Finally, the findings conclude with recommendations by journalists and other stakeholders at a meeting on the 5th April 2006.
- The Role of the Print Media during the Apartheid Era
The aim of this study was to examine the role of the print media during the apartheid era. The findings included in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. It offers an insight into the print media as a propaganda mechanism, which has lessons beyond South Africa, as other media fulfil the role of printing government propaganda.
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