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News Fatigue | Why People Are Switching Off — And Why It Matters
Why are so many people switching off from the news?
In a world of constant alerts, endless headlines, and information overload, many people are not becoming less informed — they are becoming overwhelmed.
In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule unpacks the growing phenomenon of news fatigue and what it reveals about trust, media, and how people consume information today.
This episode explores:
Why audiences are disengaging from traditional news
The global trust crisis in media
How algorithms shape information ecosystems
The rise of WhatsApp and social media as news sources
Why more…
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