South Africa, Oct. 5 -- The nominations span two connected areas of the newsroom's work: producing journalism for digital audiences and using social platforms to bring that reporting into public view.

Bringing audiences closer to the story

MDNtv's coverage includes court proceedings, commissions of inquiry, breaking news and community stories. Under its People-Driven News positioning, the newsroom focuses on connecting audiences with developments that affect their lives.

Reporting on court proceedings and public inquiries requires continuity. For audiences following a matter over several days or weeks, the value lies in understanding how each development fits into the wider story.

MDNtv's approach combines coverage from the ground wit...