The People's Voice: The Development and Current State of the South African Media Sector

by Adrian Hadland, Karen Thorne

Taking a close look at history and development, key strategies, challenges and opportunities, this study addresses the successfulness of South Africa's media in promoting community and participatory democracy. With in-depth interviews and detailed questionnaires involving 25 small rural and urban media organizations, this range of data, analysis, and information will be invaluable for anyone wishing to engage effectively with the small media sector in South Africa.

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

About the author

I am a professor of journalism at the University of Stirling in the UK after spending almost two decades working as a professional political journalist.