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South African front-page stories about COVID were sensationalist and unhelpful

What is it about?

This article explores how mainstream print media covered the COVID-19 pandemic during this time of crisis. The news media play a key role in keeping the public informed during such health crises and potentially shape citizens’ perceptions of the pandemic.

Why is it important?

The ways in which the media report on a national and global health emergency could have implications for how society responds to big challenges and threats. We raise questions about the roles and responsibilities of South African newspapers in how they use their front pages to frame key issues, especially during times of crisis.

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