South Africa

S.A’s Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs

today19 June, 2024

Background

In S.A, Media24 has announced up to 400 employees may lose their jobs, with another 400 positions being transferred to other companies. Media24 CEO Ishmet Davidson said decades of declines in advertising and circulation have had a devastating impact on print publications. Meanwhile, The AfriForum party’s head of cultural affairs, Alana Bailey, says Media24 betrays the Afrikaans community and the titles of publications that form part of the foundation upon which this business giant was built:

ENG Alana Bailey_18 June 2024

Written by: Leonard Witbeen