11 October 2016 – In light of the current crisis and as communication scholars, we call for universities to embrace a flexible, pragmatic, humane and dialogical approach, and make our skills in communication and conflict resolution available to our academic communities to help resolve the current impasse. We note with concern, the following: The chronic underfunding …
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SACOMM STATEMENT: The ongoing harassment of journalists at the University of Johannesburg
18 November 2016 – As the collective of academics who are responsible for the training, mentoring and education of many of our country’s journalists, communications practitioners and media workers, we are deeply concerned about the ongoing intimidation, harassment and abuse of both professional and student journalists. Most recently, University of Johannesburg (UJ) student journalist, Magnificent Ndebele …