STATE OF THE MEDIA REPORT QUARTER 3. 2020 2.0. METHODOLOGY The report is exploratory and descriptive in nature as it mainly aims to present the general state of the media sector in the identified quarters. In compiling the report, a desk review was conducted in which an analysis of various materials pertaining to freedom of expression and the welfare of the media within the quarter under consideration. This was augmented by a content analysis of various media publications (electronic, print and online) as well as media violation alerts to establish the common themes with regard to the objectives of the study. The report also employed the use of interviews with purposively selected participants on the basis of their known or presumed knowledge about issues related to or affecting the state of the media. The participants comprised media experts and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services. Interviews were also conducted with practising journalists (including press clubs and media outlets in selected provinces) to gain a deeper understanding and validation of some of the phenomena observed in the two quarters. 9