By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The role of the media during elections is vital to ensure fair and equal representation of all political parties contesting this year. That's according to the Director at Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird. He says that the free media presence ensures a healthy democracy and citizen participation. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the 2024 national election date by the end of this week - and while this announcement looms, we explore the media's role in creating spaces where voters participate in debates and discussions understanding their preferred choice before casting their vote. Bird explains the various perceptions about how the media cover elections in South Africa...