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Dirty linen, global stakes: Redi Tlhabi on the media’s failure in US–SA coverage
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In a solo episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi turns the microphone on her own industry — calling out how South African broadcasting has mishandled coverage of US–South Africa relations. From misplaced outrage to narratives driven by vested interests, Tlhabi unpacks the dangers of a media captured by factional agendas and reminds us what journalism is, and isn’t, meant to do.
00:29 Media's Role in US-SA Relations
01:19 The Influence of Vested Interests
02:38 Understanding US Legislative Processes
03:31 The First Proposed Bill
08:07 The Second Proposed Bill
10:21 The Importance of Background Checks
15:09 Symbolism in Legislation
16:16 Media's Role in Shaping Perception
20:51 Opinion Pieces and Their Impact
21:54 The Bigger Picture
23:26 Call for Discernment
Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
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