There is no doubt that additional research should be done to gain more in-depth insight into the relationship between the media and the LGBTI sector.8 FINDINGS The following section outlines a number of findings from the research. [...] This indicates that a great deal of coverage on LGBTI issues in the country relates to stories, news, and experiences outside of Africa. [...] Rarely is Pride used as an opportunity to interact with the LGBTI sector and explore different issues from a more in depth perspective. [...] Issues covered tend to focus on national, legislative or other non-personal focuses. These are issues that journalists and readers deal with in the abstract and not on a personal level. [...] These help to fill the need for multi-media that is designed for the community, and provides a source of expression. [...] There is a need to build the quantity and quality of the way that media in South Africa reflect the LGBTI sector. [...] 10.2 Developing tools for better media coverage There is a need to assist members of the media who are interested and committed to reporting on LGBTI issues, and much can be done to providing them with the tools needed. [...] Collection of digital stories Increased publications 10.6 Research There is a need to much better understand the media and the LGBTI sector. [...] Research to uncover the gender and race dimensions of media coverage, as well as explore how even writing the LGBTI sector certain communities are lass visible in the media. [...] It is evident that organisation’s have successfully engaged with some journalists, and that there is a significant number of journalists who are interested in LGBTI issues. Some lack the knowledge and skills to cover the issues effectively.
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