Media in South African democracy is a vital component of the political system. The media plays a significant role in the democratic process. It has been an important tool for educating and informing the public about what is happening politically, economically, socially and culturally. It has been a way of disseminating information concerning cultural diversity. It has been a source of news and information on political events.
What is the role of the South African public media?
The South African public media is an institution that has a responsibility to provide citizens with unbiased and fair information. Public media in South Africa has an obligation to provide citizens with unbiased and fair information. It is not allowed to be biased in any way, shape or form and the content it provides should be appropriate for all audiences. The public media is also responsible for upholding the Constitution.
