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Showing posts with label Nelson Mandela. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nelson Mandela. Show all posts
Friday, 6 December 2013
THE PASSING OF A TRUE GLOBAL STATESMAN
Nelson Mandela has left the world a much, much better place than he found it. And that is the essence of humanity. He exhibited such a refined sense of selflessness, with exemplary sacrifice to the entire human race. May his legacy endure till the ends of time. Rest in Peace Madiba.
Thursday, 27 June 2013
MEDIA TABOO TOPICS AND THE REALITY REALM
It's probably one of the most difficult issues to cover in the media. An 'impending' demise of a great personality. How do you reconcile the need to reflect the reality on the ground with the right amount of sensitivity, and the often taboo realm of contemplating anyone's death?
News editors know any attempt to seek a balanced coverage still runs the risk of upsetting societal expectations.
But it's generally acceptable to focus on a public figure, even in their distressing times.
The trick is to properly manage the tone and steer the coverage away from speculations and other prophet of doom tendencies.
However, as I gaze into the clear skies of Johannesburg, I hope whatever ending that eventually comes to pass, will not be the beginning of sadness, but the continuation of happiness from the enduring gift of one man's great sacrifices for humanity.
News editors know any attempt to seek a balanced coverage still runs the risk of upsetting societal expectations.
But it's generally acceptable to focus on a public figure, even in their distressing times.
The trick is to properly manage the tone and steer the coverage away from speculations and other prophet of doom tendencies.
However, as I gaze into the clear skies of Johannesburg, I hope whatever ending that eventually comes to pass, will not be the beginning of sadness, but the continuation of happiness from the enduring gift of one man's great sacrifices for humanity.
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