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The Role of the Media in Reconciliation and Fostering Social Cohesion

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Is social media building up communities or breaking them down? The editor of the Finacial Mail, Rob Rose, joins us to unpack the role of the media in reconciliation and fostering social cohesion. They take a look at platforms like Twitter, fake news, and how social media has made everyone a journalist.
8 Mar 2022 English South Africa Society & Culture

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