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African media can resist one-dimensional hype and create a more inclusive and socially responsible conversation around AI. Getty Images

August 19, 2025

Hype and western values are shaping AI reporting in Africa: what needs to change

Sisanda Nkoala, University of the Western Cape; Musawenkosi Ndlovu, University of Cape Town; Tanja Bosch, University of Cape Town, and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University

AI coverage in African media has shown that local voices and experts are missing.

Each of South Africa’s former presidents treated the state broadcaster very differently. From left Jacob Zuma, Nelson Mandela, and Thabo Mbeki (2008). Epa/Kim Ludbrook

September 25, 2019

Why South Africa needs to fix its troubled public broadcaster

Musawenkosi Ndlovu, University of Cape Town

The South African Broadcasting Corporation, like South Africa itself, is a symbol of contradictions. While there are bad people who work for it, there are also many good ones.

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