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- Media Monitors ask: Was it an ‘Evil Spell’ or ‘Sun Stroke’?
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The Sowetan newspaper published two stories which reported on two schools in Limpopo, that have been closed down due to pupils collapsing, This is believed to be caused by an evil spell, Satanism and witchcraft. The manner in which the story was published is of concern to Media Monitoring Africa because it violated children’s rights and failed to demonstrate quality, fair and ethical journalism.
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- There are ways to prevent teen suicide, so says The New Age
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The New Age receives a GLAD for its article which addresses the prevention of teenage suicide.
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- Photographs by Beeld violate the dignity and privacy of grieving children and their families
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Photographs accompanying an article by Beeld have been selected for a MAD for violating the right to privacy and dignity of children attending a memorial service.
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- Mail & Guardian depicts challenges in SA’s education system and children’s learning frustrations
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Mail & Guardian receives a GLAD for its insightful and critical article that reflects on challenges in South Africa’s education system.
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- Sowetan gets a MAD for indirectly identifying children involved in a murder case
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An article by Sowetan receives a MAD for indirectly identifying children involved in a murder case and further failing to provide context by probing reasons behind one of the children’s alleged violent behaviour after his father’s death.
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- The New Age commended for paying considerable thought and extreme care in reporting on children
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Two articles by The New Age share a GLAD for demonstrating extreme care in reporting on convicted mothers and their children who were born in jail.
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- The Citizen misses the broader picture
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An article by The Citizen has been selected for a MAD for its insensitive picture and for failing to provide a nuanced and in-depth coverage of the eviction of 2000 people from a derelict building.
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- Daily Sun fails to include the “WHY” factor in story.
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Daily Sun receives a MAD for its story which lacks basic information and context.
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- The New Age and The Star promote the protection of children during Child Protection Week
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The New Age and The Star are on the MAD OAT spotlight for publishing articles that are examples of best practice and reporting during Child Protection Week.
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- Daily Sun gets a MAD for indirectly identifying a child witness
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Daily Sun receives a MAD for indirectly identifying a child who testified in court as a witness to the brutal murder of his father.
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