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Investigative journalism as a democratic practice: a Mail & Guardian case study (2002-2003): “If you have bad news, it is better to report it. It is trying to hide it that causes problems."

“If you have bad news, it is better to report it. It is trying to hide it that causes problems."

Corrie Faure
University of South Africa
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Investigative journalism as a democratic practice: a Mail & Guardian case study (2002-2003): “If you have bad news, it is better to report it. It is trying to hide it that causes problems.". (2022). Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa, 24(1), 154-170. https://doi.org/10.36615/jcsa.v24i1.1766
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Abstract

The theme of this article is investigative journalism and the importance of this particular
type of journalism for upholding democratic practices. By giving a theoretical foundation
and by using a case study, the author shows that investigative journalism plays an
important role in furthering democratic ideals and in bringing about change in society

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Investigative journalism as a democratic practice: a Mail & Guardian case study (2002-2003): “If you have bad news, it is better to report it. It is trying to hide it that causes problems.". (2022). Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa, 24(1), 154-170. https://doi.org/10.36615/jcsa.v24i1.1766

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