Dealing with online violence in the newsroom
The claims, fake news and accusations against journalists may increase. Here’s how to deal with it.
Making way for more women in media
The percentage of women editors in South Africa fell drastically in 2023 – report.
#StopOnlineViolenceAgainstWomenJourno’s: Comfort Mussa
Comfort Mussa, a prolific, multi-award-winning journalist with a keen eye for stories that expose social injustice, says, though online violence is a challenging part of the profession she stays because people like her remain the voice of the voiceless.
#StopOnlineViolenceAgainstWomenJourno’s: Silindelo Masikane
South African broadcast journalist Silindelo Masikane has been bullied online and is a target of threats of violence. She says harassment is part of the job of reporting in Africa.
#StopOnlineViolenceAgainstWomenJourno’s: Culton Scovia Nakamya
In a vicious game to scorn and discredit African women journalists, award-winning Ugandan journalist and women’s rights advocate Culton Scovia Nakamya says gender and even tribe become fair game for online trolls in their work to push women journalists to self-censor.