"Distinctly African ": the representation of Africans in City Press.
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2008-06-10T12:13:33Z
Authors
Gongo, Kuselwa
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Abstract
This study examines the representation of Africans by fellow Africans in a
South African Sunday paper, City Press, after the paper changed its motto
from ‘The People's Paper’ to ‘Distinctly African’ in October 2004. This
editorial repositioning of City Press coincided with some of the tenets of the
African Renaissance and African nationalism. The representation of Africa in
the media, both outside and inside the continent, has been problematic for
centuries. This study examines whether the claim by City Press, of a
representation that is “Distinctly African” is achieved or refuted. This is done
through analysing the way in which Africa, Africans, and African issues are
framed and represented over a period of two years. In analysing these
representations of Africa, Africans and African issues, the study looks at
whether or not the way in which City Press represents Africa conforms to the ideals of the African Renaissance and African nationalism.