News24’s Karyn Maughan’s campaign against Sekunjalo: A masterclass in media manipulation

By Opinion | Published Sep 8, 2024

By Sipho TshabalalaIn the world of media, there are journalists and then there are propagandists masquerading as journalists. Karyn Maughan’s recent disinformation campaign against Sekunjalo Group firmly places her in the latter category. Her article, dripping with misleading headlines and selective omission, follows the well-worn path of media personalities who, like a master of illusion in a stage performance, craft narratives designed to manipulate public perception.