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Too many libraries are forced to close their doors

Apr 23, 2019

Essential rural knowledge-banks are under threat

As many as 15 libraries in the Eastern Cape have closed over the past year. Considering South Africa’s unequal access to data, internet services and poor access to existing public facilities – a renewed, innovative approach to the design of current and new library facilities is imperative.Considering South Africa’s unequal access to data, internet services and poor access to existing public facilities – a renewed, innovative approach to the design of current and new library facilities is imperative.

Remembering K Sello Duiker, great writer of South Africa’s post-apartheid generation

Apr 23, 2019

Duiker’s books received acclaim for boldly tackling homosexuality, drug use, and sex work, and exploring subjugation, dispossession, and trauma.Kabelo “Sello” Duiker, novelist, screenwriter, and one of South Africa’s most exciting creative voices, had a brief but widely impactful career. Born on 13 April 1974, Duiker studied journalism and art history at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, where he co-founded a poetry society called Seeds. He published two novels, Thirteen Cents (New Africa Books, 2000), which is written from the perspective of a Cape Town…

Spoiling the ballot: I’m not ready to vote

Apr 23, 2019

I have never been registered to vote and possibly never will be

As the national government elections approach, journalism students from the universities of Free State, University of Venda and University of Pretoria have taken time out to reflect on factors which will influence their decisions to vote or not to. Precious Mamotingoe Lesupi, UFS journalism student, reflects on why she will be sprinting away from the ballot box.Growing up, election season was always a major issue around the house.

World Press Freedom Day 2019

Apr 23, 2019

“Nearly half of the world’s population lacks access to free information”

Parents be warned: Gaming is no child’s play

Apr 23, 2019

The portrayal of violence in our media bears a grim harvest and deserves to be treated accordingly

South African parents ought to turn their attention urgently to their children playing and constructing social rules outside the influence and guidance of adults. Violent media content, simulated and or real, is so pervasive and so viral it calls for an urgent rescue mission and a call to action.