The MTNUJ Media Innovation Summit held on September 4, 2024, in Johannesburg aimed to explore the impact of the information age on the media sector. The keynote speaker, Hon. Kenny Morolong, emphasized the importance of data protection, independent sector regulation, and careful interaction with consumers in the telecommunications industry. He also recognized the emerging threat of ‘fake news’ and announced the induction of a Print and Digital Media Transformation and Revitalisation Steering Committee to devise innovative strategies to rejuvenate print and digital media in South Africa.
