Advocate Baloyi SC says universities are producing hundreds of graduates who struggle to find employment. She has urged the media to lead conversations on graduate unemployment and explore possible solutions to the crisis. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says South Africa is facing a growing sense of despair among young people, warning that the country needs to rethink its approach to youth development and economic opportunities. She has called for the development of a rural economy, greater exploration of opportunities in cities and a serious conversation about entrepreneurship, including whether it should be incorporated into the school curriculum. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC has urged the media to acknowledge and address its mistakes, warning that these could contribute to a loss of public trust and audiences. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC has criticised mainstream media for focusing primarily on major headlines. She points to the current water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit as an example of an issue that deserves greater media attention. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says community media houses play a critical role in highlighting issues affecting local communities. She says they need better funding to ensure local voices are heard and represented. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says the media must provide a platform for diverse viewpoints, including those that conflict with one another. She cautions against using the media’s power to silence voices with which it disagrees. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Speaking on the contentious issue of migration, Advocate Baloyi SC says media coverage can amplify certain voices while silencing others, particularly those with whom the media may disagree. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says another role of the media is to reduce social tensions. She has urged journalists to reflect on whether their reporting is fulfilling this responsibility. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says the role of the media includes sharing, explaining and interpreting information. She has urged journalists to reflect on their own reporting practices and examine their biases to ensure fair and balanced coverage. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says media coverage of the Madlanga Commission has generated significant public engagement on a range of issues. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says the media faces numerous challenges that undermine its role, including declining financial investment in newsrooms, which has contributed to shrinking newsrooms. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Advocate Baloyi SC says since being associated with the SANEF fundraising gala dinner event, she has decided to enroll for an LLM in Media Law. She encourages the media to hold her accountable. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa

Keynote speaker Advocate Sesi Baloyi SC has taken to the podium at the SANEF fundraising gala dinner. #SANEFFundraiser #SANEF30 #MediaFreedom #BlackWednesday #Absa