But for the last six years I have been involved in addressing community development and social justice issues in the country, working with non-government orgabisations and people. And with the people that I am working with, we have have identified the media as an important tool and ally to assist us in addressing these issues. Off course, people in the public and private sector will say they have similar objectives. The role of the news media is that of a messenger - delivering a message. It is also maybe knowing why they are delivering such a message and knowing also the possible consequences on all who come in contact with the message.
Ownership is varied too.
So the question of accountability is also varied. I worked for a newspaper that endeavoured through its publications to bring about changes for the better to the country, and maybe the region. Seeking to improve the lot of the masses. An honourable endeavour indeed. As a social justice worker, that is what I want to see as a role for the media.