COM1514
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2025
(Answer Guide) –
Due 18 August 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
COM1514 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 18 August
2025
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2025
Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Digital Activism .................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Media, Development and Democracy............................................................................................. 4
3.1 Africanising the Media: Features and Framework ................................................................ 4
3.2 The Role of News Media in Supporting Democracy: A South African Perspective..... 6
4. Media Audiences ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Body .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.1 The Role of Social Media Influencers in South Africa ........................................................ 8
4.2.2 The Status of Social Media Influencers in South Africa ..................................................... 9
4.3 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. 10
5. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Sources Consulted ................................................................................................................................ 11
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2 2025
(Answer Guide) –
Due 18 August 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
COM1514 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 18 August
2025
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2025
Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Digital Activism .................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Media, Development and Democracy............................................................................................. 4
3.1 Africanising the Media: Features and Framework ................................................................ 4
3.2 The Role of News Media in Supporting Democracy: A South African Perspective..... 6
4. Media Audiences ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Body .................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2.1 The Role of Social Media Influencers in South Africa ........................................................ 8
4.2.2 The Status of Social Media Influencers in South Africa ..................................................... 9
4.3 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. 10
5. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Sources Consulted ................................................................................................................................ 11
