16 June 2021, East Coast Radio

The Media Monitoring Africa Director breaks down the journalistic faults in the Thembisa 10 story which has been running for the past two weeks.

William Bird is regularly accessed in the media on a range of media focused issues. In his twelve years as director of MMA William has helped MMA grow it from a small 3 people driven organisation to a committed team of 16 people, with a clear vision and dedicated programme areas. William’s knowledge of media monitoring and commitment to deepening democracy in South Africa and the continent has ensured his expertise is internationally recognised. This is why he was the perfect candidate to consult regarding the Thembisa 10 story on a media ethics angle.

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