2021 Reporting Resources

Less than 20% of expert sources quoted in popular media are women: our online database of woman+ experts for journalists is working to change that. Quote This Woman+ (QW+) is a South African based non-profit working to bridge the gender gap in the media landscape across Africa, by increasing the number of women+ used as […]

The impact of half-truths, hoaxes and misleading information can be life-threatening, ranging from the misapplication of funds and poor policymaking to misdiagnosis and even violence and death. Misinformation can spread quickly – often faster than facts. These problems pre-date the internet and social media, but the accessibility of technology and the rise of social media […]

Media Hack Collective (MHC) has focused on several national and local governance issues over the years including a regular review and comparison of the State of the Nation Addresses by the sitting president. Examples: What are the president’s priorities? (2021), Six State of the Nation Addresses and 10 years of President Zuma SONAs). MHC has […]