Who needs a media watchdog when you have Twitter?

If Avusa's woes teach us anything, it's that readers are more stringent than a watchdog could ever be, says Verashni Pillay.

Facebook racism victim found -- alive

The boy in a Facebook picture lying apparently lifeless while a white man stands over his body with a rifle is alive, the City Press says.

The Sunday Times feels the strong arm of social media

Ray Hartley's explanation about the Sunday Times's controversial front page has left users on local social networks as skeptical as ever.

'Facebook racist story' IS relevant, says Sunday Times

The Sunday Times has come in for criticism on Monday for publishing an outdated front-page story and image of a "Facebook racist".

The Times overtakes the Star in circulation

The Times has overtaken the Star in terms of newspaper circulation, according to Audit Bureau of Circulations figures.

Sunday Times journalists fear for their lives

Journalists Mzilikazi wa Africa and Stephan Hofstatter are being intimidated, the Sunday Times reported.

The nine lives of Wa Afrika

Mzilikazi wa Afrika made headlines as the journalist arrested by police. We take a look at his career thus far.

Prosecutor drops case against Sunday Times reporter

The prosecutor in the case against Sunday Times journalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika on Thursday said there was no case against him.

Sunday Times reporter to appear in court on Friday

A Sunday Times journalist arrested for fraud and defeating the ends of justice is "likely" to appear in court on Friday, the Hawks say.

Police arrest Sunday Times journalist

A Sunday Times journalist was arrested for fraud and defeating the ends of justice on Wednesday.

ANC calls on Ginwala to 'clarify' her comments

The ANC was "utterly disappointed" in Frene Ginwala over comments she made to the Sunday Times bemoaning the lack of leadership in South Africa.

Ginwala: I did not have only criticism for Zuma

Frene Ginwala did not only criticise President Jacob Zuma in an interview with a journalist, but also had some praise for him, she said on Monday.

ANC lays complaint over City Press, Sunday Times articles

The ANC has lodged a formal complaint with the press ombudsman about articles in the Sunday Times and the City Press.

Transnet takes Sunday Times to press ombudsman

State-owned transport group Transnet said on Friday it has lodged a formal complaint with the press ombudsman against the Sunday Times.

Transnet rejects Table Bay report

Parastatal Transnet has rejected a report that it has sold off a vast area of Table Bay, including a portion of Robben Island, to foreign investors.

Mbeki considers legal action against Sunday Times

President Thabo Mbeki is consulting his lawyers on possible action over the newspaper's report of his allegedly corrupt involvement in the arms deal.

Presidency's guns fire at Sunday Times

The Presidency on Sunday strongly rejected renewed allegations of arms-deal corruption involving President Thabo Mbeki.

Daring to be a Daniel

POINT: In April 2001, 22 months after Thabo Mbeki became president, the Mail & Guardian ran a full-length front-cover photograph of him alongside the question: "Is this man fit to rule?" Letters to the paper the following week convey the intensity of the reaction. "Who are these racists masquerading as newspapermen?"

Mpofu lawyer: SABC board statement is misleading

A statement by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board that it would challenge a court ruling against the suspension of CEO Dali Mpofu was "misleading", Mpofu's lawyers said on Wednesday. "The judgement ... has not yet been signed by the judge and is therefore not yet available to either of the parties," Mpofu's lawyer, Sandile July, said.

Manto may be in contempt of court, says Public Protector

Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang may be guilty of contempt of court for criticising a ruling that allowed the Sunday Times to comment on her health records, the Public Protector said on Wednesday. The Public Protector made this finding while investigating a complaint of misappropriation of funds against the Health Ministry.

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