Black, White and Grey: Ethics in South African JournalismIn South Africa, the debate about journalism ethics has taken particular turns in contemporary times. Issues of transformation and race have sparked heated debates in the profession. This book grew out of these discussions. It attempts to measure the traditional standards of journalism against the demands of a changing society. |
Contents
6 | 2 |
3 | 32 |
4 | 52 |
accuracy | 58 |
5 | 74 |
Case study | 108 |
7 | 114 |
Case study | 128 |
Taking the pain | 189 |
privacy | 193 |
reporting death Aids and trauma | 209 |
deception | 230 |
An ethics roadmap | 247 |
Icasa Code of Conduct for Broadcasters | 256 |
Press Code of Professional Conduct | 265 |
Bibliography | 272 |
Common terms and phrases
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