• Adopting accountability principles in the government communication and information systems (GCIS) stakeholder engagements: a conceptual framework 

  Mabusela-Munyai, Queen Simangele (2023-10)

  Accountability is described as the practice of answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and the expectation of account-giving. Accountability is governed by principles used by a broad spectrum of organizations to demonstrate ...
• An exploration towards developing a framework for social media utilisation for internal communication in Kenyan organisations 

  Omayo, Faith Moraa (2024-11-20)

  Over recent decades, the internet transformed human interaction by providing a dynamic platform that enables millions to communicate and socialise globally. In this context of rapid technological advance-ment, social media ...
• The role of the media on the development of Black Consciousness, identity and social change: a study of the 1976 and 2015-2016 student uprisings in South Africa 

  Leshilo, Mase Sephetha Masemenya (2024-07)

  This study explores the role of media on the development of consciousness in student activists of the 1976 and 2015-2016 student movements in South Africa. It explores how media exposure influenced their consciousness, ...
• A decolonial analysis of the post-apartheid media representation of student protests in institutions of higher learning in South Africa 

  Mnisi, Thembisile Elsie (2024-04-25)

  This qualitative research explores the post-apartheid traditional news media representations of student protests in institutions of higher learning. The study focuses on three institutions of higher learning in Pretoria. ...
• The role of media representations in the racial discrimination against Asian and Black people during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Fitzgerald, Paul (2024-01-15)

  This study explores the media coverage of minorities, specifically Black and Asian people, during the COVID-19 pandemic in online newspapers and X (previously called Twitter). It focuses on how the media has contributed ...
• Investigating the use of digital marketing communication at the Livingstone Museum, Zambia 

  Muche, Farai Fennie (2024-02-26)

  In today’s digital age, many tourism organisations struggle to reach and engage different target groups and the Livingstone Museum is no exception. This study aimed to investigate the use of digital marketing communication ...
• Perceptions of South African freelance copywriters on cross-cultural communication on the Upwork digital platform 

  Moyo, Busani (2024-02-01)

  This qualitative study explores and describes the perceptions of South African freelance copywriters on cross-cultural communication on the Upwork digital platform. The study seeks to examine these perceptions with the aim ...
• Exploring the use of internal communication channels in the South African Police Service (SAPS): Inanda police station post covid-19 

  Msomi, Siyabonga Welcome (2024-02-19)

  The study investigated the use of internal communication channels within the South African Police Services (SAPS) at Inanda Police Station post-COVID-19, to highlight the potential for successful use and identify the ...
• Towards a corporate social responsibility communication framework : a responsible leadership perspective in FTSE4GOOD organisations 

  Walsh, David (2024-02-29)

  This study addresses the evolving landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) communication within organisations and its intricate connection to responsible leadership. As stakeholder expectations undergo dynamic ...
• Qualitative exploration of political parties addressing salient issues utilising YouTube during 2019 general elections 

  Mamabolo, Mahlatse Ngwaseladi Margaret (2024-02-19)

  Given the importance of issue salience and the growing use of social media, this study integrated media framing theory with salient theory to create a better understanding of how issues relating to political parties play ...
• Analyzing bullying as an internal communication phenomenon at greater Letaba Municipality, South Africa 

  Rabothata, Linah Motsatsi (2023-05)

  The problem of workplace bullying remains a persistent concern in many organisations including public sector organisations. Different perspectives have been considered in previous work on addressing the issue to include ...
• Media accountability mechanisms in South Africa : a critical study of the regulatory bodies for print, broadcast and online media, and a model for regulation 

  De Vega, Taryn Isaacs (2023-11)

  Media accountability mechanisms in South Africa – a critical study of the regulatory bodies for print, broadcast and online media, and a model for regulation, investigates the effectiveness of the media-initiated regulatory ...
• Technology as extensions of man : the use of Marshall McLuhan’s tetrad of media effects in an analysis of the metaverse: a media ecological perspective 

  Davie, Therise Bertha (2024-02-14)

  This study explores the implications of Marshall McLuhan's perspectives on the Metaverse, focusing on virtual reality from a media-ecological standpoint and viewing technology as extensions of human capabilities. It delves ...
• Students' perceptions on the adoption of online communication channels within a South African higher learning institution 

  Marakalala, Mary Mmule (2023-06)

  This study sought to establish students’ perceptions regarding the adoption of online communication channels for virtual learning at the University of Johannesburg. The study also explored the efficacy of online communication ...
• The portrayal and influence of polygamy in a television series, Uthando Nes'Thembu 

  Gumede, Sandile Michael (2022-11)

  This is a mixed method study that investigates the portrayal and influence of polygamy in a television series, Uthando Nes’thembu. The television programme is unique in the Southern African television space, with the show ...
• A critical discourse analysis of the coverage of the low matric pass rate in rural Eastern Cape : the case study of the Daily Dispatch 

  Joxo, Amkela Angel (2023-11)

  Matric learner's poor academic performance is one of the main challenges that South Africa is faced with, particularly, in the Eastern Cape. In this study, the coverage of the Daily Dispatch newspaper on the low matric ...
• The significance of centralised communication on a decentralised organisation : a case on railway safety regulator 

  Malete, Keatlegile Godwill (2023-09-21)

  The rationale for the study was to explore the significance of centralised communication in a strategically decentralised organisation. Organisations either centralise or decentralise their functions as part of adapting ...
• An analysis of the implementation of communication integration in Metropolitan Life Insurance in South Africa 

  Sokana, Nozimanga (2023-04)

  This study evaluated communication implementation within Metropolitan Life Insurance (“Metropolitan”) in South Africa. In the current volatile and competitive market setting where companies have similar offerings, compounded ...
• Investigating Covid-19 twitter sentiments during the 2021 vaccine roll-out in South Africa 

  Jimoh, Sinenhlanhla (2022-01)

  Vaccination is a vital component in the control of a pandemic like COVID-19. However, to a certain extent, COVID-19 vaccines have been met with public fear and scepticism, thereby making it difficult for communication ...
• An analysis of the extent of cyberbullying awareness among the stakeholders in the selected public school in Gauteng, South Africa 

  Noguba, Nwabisa (2023-08-07)

  Lack of technological infrastructure and poor adoption of digital literacy in South African schools have been cited as some of the factors that impede the success of cyberbullying awareness implementation and monitoring ...

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