COM3705
Assignment 3
PORTFILIO
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025
- DUE 29 October
2025
[Document subtitle]
, [DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Exam (elaborations)
COM3705 Assignment 3 PORTFILIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 29 October 2025
International Communication (COM3705)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
International Communication
QUESTION 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (45) Read the following article SA
PRESIDENT HOPEFUL OVER PROGRESS IN US RELATIONS South Africa's (SA)
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is hopeful about progress in the country’s
relations with the United States (US) Speaking to SABC News Political Editor,
Mzwandile Mbeje, Ramaphosa noted improved communication channels,
especially since trade talks have begun to address recent US tariff increases.
Although US President, Donald Trump said he will not attend the
Johannesburg G20 Summit in November, Ramaphosa says he has invited him
to accept the G20 presidency handover in person. ―We do believe that the
fact that formal negotiations have now started, and it's no longer tweets and
social media messages. It's now formal negotiations. People are in the white
house talking about important issues of trade and all that. That, for us, is a
great advance. It’s a great progress forward, and we are hoping that those
discussions will be well-concluded,‖ Ramaphosa said. Consult the following
prescribed readings: · Achieng, AJ, Kiamba, A & Kagwanja, P. 2024.
Reconsidering opportunities and approaches in the practice of public
diplomacy. Journal of African Foreign Affairs 11(1):73-93. · Knowska, W.
2021. The role of social media in contemporary international politics.
Alcumena Interdisciplinary Journal 3(7):13-20. · Mutisya, M, Maluki, P & Adar,
K. 2024. The role of digital diplomacy in advancing foreign policy in Africa:
The case of Kenya and South Africa. Journal of African Foreign Affairs
11(3):23-48. · Sayin, FM & Sayin, BA. 2013. Old and new diplomacy and the
role of social media. The International Journal of Economic and Social
Research 9 (1):15-30. In light of the above article, and the prescribed
readings (including your Study Guide), write an essay that must include the
following points: QUESTION 2 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION MEDIA (45
marks) The advent of international radio broadcasting revolutionised the
dissemination of information and entertainment, creating a global platform
for cultural exchange. As radio continues to evolve internationally, its
relationship with the film industry—one of the most dynamic and rapidly
growing entertainment sectors—becomes increasingly significant too. In light
Assignment 3
PORTFILIO
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025
- DUE 29 October
2025
[Document subtitle]
, [DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Exam (elaborations)
COM3705 Assignment 3 PORTFILIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 -
DUE 29 October 2025
International Communication (COM3705)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
International Communication
QUESTION 1: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (45) Read the following article SA
PRESIDENT HOPEFUL OVER PROGRESS IN US RELATIONS South Africa's (SA)
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is hopeful about progress in the country’s
relations with the United States (US) Speaking to SABC News Political Editor,
Mzwandile Mbeje, Ramaphosa noted improved communication channels,
especially since trade talks have begun to address recent US tariff increases.
Although US President, Donald Trump said he will not attend the
Johannesburg G20 Summit in November, Ramaphosa says he has invited him
to accept the G20 presidency handover in person. ―We do believe that the
fact that formal negotiations have now started, and it's no longer tweets and
social media messages. It's now formal negotiations. People are in the white
house talking about important issues of trade and all that. That, for us, is a
great advance. It’s a great progress forward, and we are hoping that those
discussions will be well-concluded,‖ Ramaphosa said. Consult the following
prescribed readings: · Achieng, AJ, Kiamba, A & Kagwanja, P. 2024.
Reconsidering opportunities and approaches in the practice of public
diplomacy. Journal of African Foreign Affairs 11(1):73-93. · Knowska, W.
2021. The role of social media in contemporary international politics.
Alcumena Interdisciplinary Journal 3(7):13-20. · Mutisya, M, Maluki, P & Adar,
K. 2024. The role of digital diplomacy in advancing foreign policy in Africa:
The case of Kenya and South Africa. Journal of African Foreign Affairs
11(3):23-48. · Sayin, FM & Sayin, BA. 2013. Old and new diplomacy and the
role of social media. The International Journal of Economic and Social
Research 9 (1):15-30. In light of the above article, and the prescribed
readings (including your Study Guide), write an essay that must include the
following points: QUESTION 2 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION MEDIA (45
marks) The advent of international radio broadcasting revolutionised the
dissemination of information and entertainment, creating a global platform
for cultural exchange. As radio continues to evolve internationally, its
relationship with the film industry—one of the most dynamic and rapidly
growing entertainment sectors—becomes increasingly significant too. In light
