In a solo episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi turns the microphone on her own industry — calling out how South African broadcasting has mishandled coverage of US–South Africa relations. From misplaced outrage to narratives driven by vested interests, Tlhabi unpacks the dangers of a media captured by factional agendas and reminds us what journalism is, and isn’t, meant to do. 

00:29 Media's Role in US-SA Relations 
01:19 The Influence of Vested Interests 
02:38 Understanding US Legislative Processes 
03:31 The First Proposed Bill 
08:07 The Second Proposed Bill 
10:21 The Importance of Background Checks 
15:09 Symbolism in Legislation 
16:16 Media's Role in Shaping Perception 
20:51 Opinion Pieces and Their Impact 
21:54 The Bigger Picture 
23:26 Call for Discernment 

Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa 

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