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SOS Coalition calls for stronger public service media advocacy in Southern Africa

# The SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition is calling for stronger advocacy to support public service media across Southern Africa. The call follows its third annual public service media symposium in Johannesburg, which brought together media stakeholders from South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The meeting adopted a five-point plan to improve public service media and increase regional cooperation. The coalition’s Uyanda Siyotula says public broadcasters need sustained support to remain independent and relevant in a changing digital environment.