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 information is not leading to more understanding

Listen if you’re interested in: Media, journalism, digital culture, misinformation, trust, democracy.