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Developing community and small commercial media

The South African government has an agency called the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) which assists in developing community and small commercial media in the country.

The agency  promotes and ensures that South African media is developed and diverse.

It targets historically disadvantaged communities, historically diminished language and cultural groups, and inadequately served communities.

One of the beneficiaries of the MDDA in print media is Ngoho Print and Digital News, which is published in 70% Tshivenda and 30% English.

Community media called to enter SADC Media Awards

The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2023 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition by 28 February.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) calls on the community media fraternity to submit more entries for the 2023 competition so that the country can be represented regionally. 

One of the national media coordinators for the competition, Mmemme Mogotsi, says the first prize winner in each category receives US$2 500 (about R42 000) and the runner-up receives US$1000 (about R16 000).

Concern over pit bull attacks

The recent trail of vicious pit bull attacks that have cost life and limb is a matter of concern to everyone.

In recent months, media outlets have reported on deadly cases of attacks around the country almost on an ongoing basis.

“Pit bull terriers, commonly referred to as pit bulls, actually comprise a number of different breeds. They have a similar appearance and were originally bred for dog-fighting, which was (and sadly still is) a form of entertainment for people,” said animal behaviour expert, Dr Quixi Sonntag.

Empowering South Africa's Women engineers

The life of Nyameka Tshangana is an example of how the Jobs Fund is empowering women to take up careers that were previously male dominated.

The National Treasury invested R9 billion to establish the Jobs Fund in 2011 to support innovative approaches and initiatives to job creation.

According to the National Treasury, once-off grants are awarded through the Jobs Fund to projects that demonstrate sustainable job creation potential.

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