South Africa, March 26 -- The workshop formed part of the MDDA's ongoing commitment to strengthening the sustainability of community and small commercial media by equipping them with relevant digital skills to navigate an increasingly evolving media landscape.

The workshop commenced with welcome remarks from MDDA chief executive officer, Shoeshoe Qhu, and executive project manager, Mzuvukile Kashe. Both emphasised the importance of digital capacity building in ensuring that media organisations remain relevant and competitive.

Qhu highlighted the need for innovation and skills development, stating: "There is room and space to develop platforms, we need the right skills. Money alone is not enough."

The programme was designed as a practic...