Browsing Masters Degrees (Centre for Communication, Media and Society) by Title
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Health promotion in ink : grassroots comics as a medium for participatory communication in the Khwe community.
(2011)This dissertation engages in a longitudinal study of the method of grassroots comics (Packalen & Sharma, 2007) amongst the Khwe people in the community of Platfontein, which is situated outside of Kimberley, South Africa. ... -
Heritage-making at the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Tourism Centre, Northern Cape : an exploration.
(2015)This study explores practices of heritage-making at the Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Tourism Centre in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The research is informed by an African cultural studies perspective, employing ethical ... -
Hustle and flow! : an analysis of Naspers’ operationalization as reported by prominent South African newspaper publications over a three-year period.
(2017)This thesis deals with two pertinent questions. It examines the shift in business operations Naspers has undertaken to become a predominantly e-commerce based global conglomerate. Secondly, it examines the media coverage, ... -
I paint therefore I am? : an exploration of contemporary Bushmen art in South Africa and its development potential.
(2009)In this research the contemporary art of the !Xun community in Platfontein, Kimberley is used as a case study to ascertain whether contemporary Bushman art, contrary to the mid-nineteenth century perception that it was ... -
ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 : sports broadcasting in South Africa, national interest and money.
(2003)This research is an investigation into the political economy of sports broadcasting within a South African context, using the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 (CWC2003) as a case study. The staging of this global event, hosted ... -
Implementation of the Universal Test and Treat (UTT) strategy by health promoters at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus.
(2019)This study explored the effectiveness of the implementation of Universal Test and Treat (UTT) policy in reducing or eliminating the spread of HIV infection at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus. HIV ... -
In search of appropriate media (mass media) for the informal sector in a post apartheid South Africa : the city of Durban's street vendors.
(1995)The investigation to the appropriate mass media for the micro-enterprises (informal sector) is in line with the principle of economic development for post-apartheid South Africa envisaged by the Reconstruction and Development ... -
The insights of outsiders : investigating learner perceptions of the mass treatment campaign's communication strategy for Schistosomiasis prevention in Ugu District, South Africa.
(2013)Schistosomiaisis, commonly referred to as bilharzia is a neglected tropical parasitic water borne disease prevalent in developing countries and is endemic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The World Health Organisation ... -
An investigation into the presentation of diverse sources in television news broadcasts : an analysis of Lesotho Television (LTV) news bulletins.
(2005)The aim of the study is to investigate the presentation of diverse sources of news in Lesotho Television (LTV) news bulletins. The sources of news in this case study are divided into two categories namely the 'knowns' ... -
Inviting xenophobia? An examination of Ilanga and Isolezwe’s coverage of the 2015 xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2021)Post-apartheid South Africa has become a prime migration destination for many foreign nationals. Previous research examines the way in which foreigners are represented in the press, particularly in the context of xenophobic ... -
“Let’s talk about sex baby” - A comparative study of parents’ perceptions of parent-child sexuality communication with their adolescent children in rural and urban settings in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)In South Africa, the teenage pregnancy prevalence rate stands at 47 births per 1000 girls per annum for girls aged between 15 and 19 years, as opposed to 15 per 1000 girls in the United Kingdom (UK), and 24 per 1000 girls ... -
The literacy of tracking : a comparative analysis of tracking within two Bushman post-hunter communities.
(2010)Vast advances in technology have presented a platform for mediated forms to reach places where it was never before thought possible. Once remote communities can now be more easily accessed and in turn have easier access ... -
Lost in interpretation? : creating meaning from LoveLife's "HIV: face it" billboards.
(2007)This research presents a reception analysis of LoveLife's 'HIV: face it' billboards by youth aged 12 - 17 years old, LoveLife's target audience for the campaign under scrutiny. The study sought to find out whether the ... -
Mapping sexuality : understanding the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of adolescent females towards sexuality and sexual and reproductive health in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)Within sub-Sahara Africa, adolescent girls bear a disproportionate burden of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) risks, where the dual risk of HIV infection and adolescent fertility is faced. Specifically in South Africa, ... -
A marketing perspective on the value of the social network site (SNS) relationship between selected South African Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and 'Digital Native' prospective students.
The landscape for Higher Education offers prospective students extensive choice when it comes to furthering their education and this competition makes it essential for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to market ... -
Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit.
(2017)Women remain disproportionately infected by HIV, accounting for more than half of the global infected population. Biologically women are more susceptible to HIV infection than men, however, their vulnerability is aggravated ... -
Multifaceted broadcasting : an analysis into Lotus FM's role and identity as a "national public service-cum-commercial broadcaster with community responsibility".
(2001)Radio broadcasting is usually classified as either a public broadcasting service or as being commercially driven. In the South African context, the concept of community radio has further complicated the definition of a ... -
Narrative comparison and popular appeal of South African television drama series: a textual analysis of Yizo Yizo and InterSexions.
(2014)This a textual analysis studies of narrative which examines the narrative structure and functions of two South African television drama series: Yizo Yizo and InterSexions. Both Yizo Yizo and InterSexions are part of the ...