The Media, Mandela's Legacy and Transformation
Channel: SACSIS
Date: 2013-12-12

The media alongside the state is one of the most important institutions in society. The media act as a watchdog and are an important counterbalance to the state. The media holds up a mirror to society. As South Africa (SA) approaches its 20th anniversary as a democracy and as we officially enter the post Mandela era, every important institution in this country is open to review and scrutiny. How has the media embraced its roll in post apartheid SA

Fazila Farouk of SACSIS speaks to media expert, Prof. Jane Duncan, about the media's coverage of Mandela's legacy, the media as a true reflection of South African society and media transformation.