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Covid’s impact on journalism has not been all bad

Covid’s impact on journalism has not been all bad

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way journalism is done in both consumer and trade titles in South Africa. Covid has affected the way stories are gathered, written and consumed, and also affected subscription and advertising models. Many magazines have been forced to close down, including such iconic titles as Cosmopolitan, DRUM, Men’s Health and True Love. In addition, the SABC cut more than 300 jobs earlier this year, further adding to the jobs bloodbath that…

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Colin’s top titles

Colin’s top titles

A couple of years ago I got a group of friends together and we started a book club. The club has various functions. Firstly, it allows us to share books among members of the group. This saves an awful lot of money, with a new paperback now costing in the region of R330! (Imagine having to fork that out two or three times a month.) Secondly, it provides us with a forum to discuss our thoughts about the respective books,…

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