From apartheid to democracy – a media perspective
A public lecture by Piet Van Niekirk, journalist and editor of bSpirit magazine. The last decade of the apartheid regime in South Africa was characterised not only by violence, but also by strict state control of the media. Working as a political correspondent during this turbulent time, Piet van Niekerk bore witness - and some wounds - to this transition, which has been described as a miracle. This Black History Month lecture is jointly supported by the Multicultural Staff Forum and the Creativ
6-7pm, followed by a drinks reception
University of Portsmouth, Portland Building, Portland Street, Hampshire PO1 3AH
Wed 28 Oct 2015