Citizen journalism in a time of a pandemic

Friday, April 03, 2020

Coronavirus press coferencere PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Love it or hate it, citizen journalism is not only here to stay, but has a role to play. However, as the coronavirus crisis highlights the importance of news verification, citizen journalists are increasingly under the spotlight of scrutiny. Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO writes

Recently, one popular Facebook page with more than 20,000 followers alleged that the health ministry was hiding a white patient from South Africa at Bokspits Clinic. After the first three cases were announced, photos of a couple alleged to be the patients emerged and circulated, powered by popular pages on social media.

Then there was the white tourist alleged to be quarantined in an exclusive camp in the Delta.

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Citizen journalism in a time of a pandemic

Love it or hate it, citizen journalism is not only here to stay, but has a role to play. However, as the coronavirus crisis highlights the importance of news verification, citizen journalists are increasingly under the spotlight of scrutiny. Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO writes

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