Today marks World News Day, a day that highlights the role of journalism in informing the public and holding power to account. But in an age where almost anyone can publish a video, post a claim or break a story on social media, what makes journalism different? Why does Journalism still matter today?

GUEST: Professor Glenda Daniels – Professor of Media Studies at University of the Witwatersrand

Today marks World News Day, a day that highlights the role of journalism in informing the public and holding power to account. But in an age where almost anyone can publish a video, post a claim or break a story on social media, what makes journalism different? Why does Journalism still matter today?
GUEST: Professor Glenda Daniels &ndash; Professor of Media Studies at University of the Witwatersrand

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In one of the bloodiest weekends in recent South African history, mass shootings claimed the lives of at least 27 people, with another 26 wounded, in separate attacks. Questions are being asked about whether police intelligence gathering is hopelessly inadequate for tracking violent groups and providing early warning of such attacks. Even worse, there is concern policing incompetence is contributing to the rampant availability of illegal firearms. According to independent security analyst Dr Mxolisi Mathebula, rebuilding trust between communities and the police is critical to preventing mass shootings and other serious crimes…

GUEST: Dr. Mxolisi Mathebula, Crime And Policing Expert

In one of the bloodiest weekends in recent South African history, mass shootings claimed the lives of at least 27 people, with another 26 wounded, in separate attacks. Questions are being asked about whether police intelligence gathering is hopelessly inadequate for tracking violent groups and providing early warning of such attacks. Even worse, there is concern policing incompetence is contributing to the rampant availability of illegal firearms. According to independent security analyst Dr Mxolisi Mathebula, rebuilding trust between communities and the police is critical to preventing mass shootings and other serious crimes&hellip;
GUEST: Dr. Mxolisi Mathebula, Crime And Policing Expert

Mass Shootings: Weekend Bloodshed Leaves Questions About Police Intelligence

Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, says he has examined the possibility of a US military attack against Canada. In an interview with The New York Times last week, Carney described an attack as an “extreme tail risk” – an event with a very low probability but potentially severe consequences. 

GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick

Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, says he has examined the possibility of a US military attack against Canada. In an interview with The New York Times last week, Carney described an attack as an &ldquo;extreme tail risk&rdquo; &ndash; an event with a very low probability but potentially severe consequences.&nbsp;
GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick

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The recent tavern shootings in Gauteng and the Western Cape, which left 28 people dead and 26 injured, have renewed questions about how liquor establishments are located, licensed and monitored in South Africa. 

GUEST: Aadielah Maker Diedericks - Secretary General at the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa

The recent tavern shootings in Gauteng and the Western Cape, which left 28 people dead and 26 injured, have renewed questions about how liquor establishments are located, licensed and monitored in South Africa.&nbsp;
GUEST: Aadielah Maker Diedericks - Secretary General at the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa

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