The MDDA, SA Human RIghts Commission, Commission on Gender Equality, and the SABC are hosting a "Transformation, Gender & the Media Dialogue"  in Johannesburg on the 19 October 2009. The organizers note that  "The Media in South Africa is guilty both of failing to transform itself from a gender perspective and of perpetuating gender stereotypes" citing studies that  women account for only 19% of known news sources in South Africa. with black women constituting only 5% of news sources. Women occupy less than 30% of top management positions in the media while they are almost 70% of all semi-skilled workers in the newsroom.

For further information read the dialogue concect document here or contact the MDDA's Manana Stone on +27-11 643 1100 or email her at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it