Children’s right to privacy is a fundamental principle that must always be safeguarded, particularly in media reporting, online spaces, and public discourse. Protecting their privacy helps prevent potential harm, including […]...
Children’s right to privacy is fundamental and must be prioritised, especially by the media when reporting on minors. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is gravely concerned about an article published by […]...
News24 places child victim at risk When reporting on stories involving child victims, it is crucial that media practitioners take every possible measure to safeguard children’s rights and prevent any potential harm resulting from the coverage. […]...
A child’s identity should be protected Section 154 (3)[1] of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act of 2021 clearly outlines the conditions under which the media can identify children. In the article, “Golden Arrow offers free […]...
Identity of vulnerable child is irrelevant Parents or guardians who use scholar transport expect their children to be transported to and from school safely. Although this method of transport helps […]...
Daily Voice compromises child’s identity Section 154 (3)[1] of the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act of 2021 clearly outlines the conditions under which the media can identify children. It is troubling […]...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect and […]...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect […]...
For failing to protect the identity of a vulnerable child and accessing children for their views when not in the children’s best interests, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a MAD[1] to Independent […]...