DUT Journalism hosts 9th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Media Lecture

Mondli Makhanya. 

City Press’ Editor-in-Chief, Mondli Makhanya praised the South African judiciary system and media for playing a big role in helping society keep in line with the democratic South Africa they had imagined in 1994.  

Makhanya was speaking at the 9th annual Mahatma Gandhi Media lecturer hosted by the Gandhi Development Trust (GDT) and DUT’s Journalism programme recently.

In his address, Mhakanya stated that the country’s judicial system was still very strong and credible. He also glorified the media saying it had played a big role in assisting society stay in tune with matters of interest to the public.

“Society in many instances has shown it’s resilience as it fought against the HIV & Aids dilemma in April 2002; How the society fought against arms deal; How the society forced SABC say no to censorship and battle the war against State capture”, He said.

Makhanya continued, saying social media has expanded the debate, by connecting people in such a way it brings relevancy to local issues that affect communities.

“So all in all in order for the media to be a trusted source to the people it works for they have to maintain an equal amount of credibility to the everyday South African,” said Makhanya.

Ending his address, he encouraged journalism students saying one of the most important things to do as future journalists is to ensure that vigilance is maintained.


“Be the change that you want to see in the world, great words by the Veteran himself Mahatma Gandhi,” concluded Makhanya. 

-Mongi Khanyile

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