As important as Gaza is, we must turn to other issues

In recent weeks our pages have been filled with views and analysis about the Hamas-Israel war, but it’s time to move on

19 November 2023 - 00:01

In an article we published (https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2023-10-29-what-should-south-africas-new-agenda-be/) a few weeks ago, former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas made the following observation: “The media is generally not trusted as there are variations of truth and reality. People now want news that is packed to confirm their perspectives and interests, not information based on objective reality. Misinformation trends more than truth.” ..

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