By Akani Nkuna
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has told SADC journalists to report on migration without bias or stereotypes, saying that misinformation risks undermining social cohesion.
Morolong was addressing the 31st SADC Media Awards Regional Adjudication Committee meeting on Tuesday, where he said long-term solutions to migration challenges required deeper regional cooperation.
There was also a need for economic opportunities, better border management and efforts to combat illegal migration and human trafficking.
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“Migration within our region deserves balance and responsible reflection. It has long been part of Southern Africa’s social and economic landscape, contributing to development, skills transfer, trade and cultural exchange. At the same time it must be managed in an orderly, legal and humane manner consistent with national legislation and regional commitments,” he said.
“As communicators and journalists, there is also a
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