The Archive with Dr. Sisanda Nkoala

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Sisanda Nkoala, a multi-award-winning researcher, former journalist, associate professor at the University of the Western Cape, and respected media commentator. Her work focuses on media studies, journalism, rhetoric, and public discourse in South Africa.

She recently authored “Propaganda machine to public good? A brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa”, a powerful reflection on the evolution of South African television and its role in shaping how the country sees itself.

Join us as we unpack 50 years of television its power, its politics, and its enduring influence on South African society.
26 May English South Africa Society & Culture · Music Interviews

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