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What you see is what you get: It is important that television shows such as ‘Isono’ (above) reflect a range of people and socioeconomic backgrounds

OPINION| South African audiences want more authentic and accurate diversity in TV shows and movies

The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped

Giuliana Dias

Thando: Yolanda Y’awa’s Luvuthando Dolls have different skin colours and characters, and they’re stylish too. (David Harrison/M&G)

A journey of colour through dolls

Yolanda Y’awa was bullied because of her dark skin – now she makes dolls in a range of tones

Eunice Masson