24 Questions
What was happening in the CBD according to an eyewitness?
People were being robbed
Why were shops closed in Von Wielligh Street?
Because guys ran into the shops and started beating people
What was being circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook?
A message warning of possible xenophobic attacks
Who is the spokesperson for the Furious group?
Khimzman Mquebulera
What is the location where several shops have closed their doors?
Noord Street taxi rank
What did Khimzman Mquebulera warn fellow South Africans about?
Riding bicycles like Malawians and Zimbabweans do
Why did foreign shop owners in the CBD close their doors?
To protect their stock amid rumours of xenophobic attacks
How many foreign nationals have told EWN they closed shops as police search for counterfeit goods?
At least 2
What has been deployed to various parts of KZN?
Over 800 police officers
What has been affected by looting and violence?
Umlazi and KwaMashu
What is the reason for the police presence in KwaZulu-Natal?
To prevent further xenophobic attacks
What was the warning one shop owner received?
Possible attacks on foreign nationals
What does Government say the attacks are a symptom of?
Afrophobia
What was the rumour circulating on social networks?
That attacks on foreign nationals are imminent
What claim has not been verified?
That a mob is moving through the CBD
What was the eyewitness claim?
That people were looting foreign-owned shops
According to Claassen's study, what may drive South African civilians toward xenophobia and acts of violence against people from other countries?
Personal experiences
What is the potential risk of social media communication in a social crisis situation?
It can lead to violence
Who is responsible for ensuring ethical social media communication?
Individual users
What is an example of unethical coverage in a news report?
All of the above
What is an example of poor attribution of a statement to a source?
Quoting a source without proper citation
What is an example of generalisation in a news report?
Making assumptions without evidence
What is an example of derogatory vocabulary in a news report?
Using offensive language
What is the potential consequence of xenophobic violence?
All of the above
Study Notes
Media Ethics Lecture 10
- Claassen's 2017 study for Afrobarometer lists personal experiences that drive South African civilians toward xenophobia and violence against foreigners
- Five possible conditions that may lead to xenophobia and violence:
- Unemployment
- Poverty
- Inequality
- Perception of foreigners taking jobs
- Perception of foreigners committing crimes
Media Ethics Lecture 11
- Risks of social media communication in crisis situations:
- Spread of misinformation
- Incitement of violence
- Targeting of specific groups
- Social media can lead to violence in crisis situations by:
- Spreading rumors and misinformation
- Inciting violence through inflammatory language
- Creating a sense of urgency and fear
- Responsibility for ethical social media communication lies with:
- Social media platforms
- Individuals who create and share content
- Authorities who monitor and regulate social media use
Historical News Report Analysis
- Ethical concerns in the report:
- Biased language and tone
- Lack of accurate attribution of statements
- Use of derogatory vocabulary
- Risks of unethical coverage:
- Spread of misinformation
- Incitement of violence
- Perpetuation of stereotypes
- Examples of poor attribution of statements:
- Quotes from eyewitnesses without clear sources
- Lack of clear identification of sources
- Use of derogatory vocabulary:
- Referring to foreigners as "cockroaches"
- Use of inflammatory language to describe violence
- Examples of generalization and conjecture:
- Reporting on rumors of xenophobic attacks without verification
- Speculation about the motivations behind the violence
Test your knowledge on Media Ethics Lecture 10, covering topics such as Claassen's study on xenophobia and related social attitudes.
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