TY - JOUR
T1 - African Moral Theory and Media Ethics
T2 - An Exploration of Rulings by the South African Press Council 2018 to 2022
AU - Nkoala, Sisanda
AU - Mukhudwana, Rofhiwa
AU - Matsilele, Trust
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2024/3/19
Y1 - 2024/3/19
N2 - In light of a history of an unethical news media system used by the state as an instrument of oppression, media ethics in South Africa is intended to uphold the foundational tenets of journalism and play a pivotal role in addressing issues of diversity, equity, and social justice. Most recently, the 2021 Inquiry into Media Ethics and Credibility report instructed media watchdogs, such as the South African Press Council, to track data concerning ethical breaches based on the potential that such data can contribute to transparency and accountability. This study examines the trends in ethical issues raised in rulings by the South African Press Council (PCSA) over the period 2018– 2022. Our analysis found that most of the South African news media publications registered with PCSA have a good track record when it comes to upholding ethical standards. However, a few publications have a disproportionate share of the complaints against them.
AB - In light of a history of an unethical news media system used by the state as an instrument of oppression, media ethics in South Africa is intended to uphold the foundational tenets of journalism and play a pivotal role in addressing issues of diversity, equity, and social justice. Most recently, the 2021 Inquiry into Media Ethics and Credibility report instructed media watchdogs, such as the South African Press Council, to track data concerning ethical breaches based on the potential that such data can contribute to transparency and accountability. This study examines the trends in ethical issues raised in rulings by the South African Press Council (PCSA) over the period 2018– 2022. Our analysis found that most of the South African news media publications registered with PCSA have a good track record when it comes to upholding ethical standards. However, a few publications have a disproportionate share of the complaints against them.
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U2 - 10.1080/23736992.2024.2333997
DO - 10.1080/23736992.2024.2333997
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85189812462
SN - 2373-700X
SP - 1
EP - 15
JO - Journal of Media Ethics
JF - Journal of Media Ethics
ER -