'Clash of paradigms' as editors defend self-regulation

Newspaper editors have warned the Press Freedom Commission that introducing a media appeals tribunal would be "the death knell of a free press".

Broader public called to comment

Commission is embarking on a campaign to elicit debate and is researching possible regulation.

Brits ponder press reform after phone hacking scandal

Britain has been transfixed by the phone hacking scandal that has shaken its media world. But will it really change the nation's press?

ANC slams Press Freedom Commission

The ANC has sharply criticised the newly formed Press Freedom Commission, saying its formation will not result in the required reform of the media.

Editor of independent Zim newspaper arrested

Zimbabwe police have arrested the editor of the Standard newspaper and a reporter after an article on the arrest of an MDC Cabinet minister.

Southern Africa: Partly free press is simply not free enough

The M&G's state-of-the-media round-up for SADC found things weren't so pretty. Well, that is if you like your reporting served up free.

Russia shuts down newspaper for 'supporting' opposition

A Russian newspaper has been shut down after it printed flyers for an opposition party intending to contest parliamentary elections in December.

Secrecy Bill: Parly, police and R2K

What do you do when you have less than three months before the next "final" deadline for the controversial Protection of Information Bill?

Motlanthe defends SA on press freedom, affirmative action

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, addressing a US audience on Monday, defended SA's record on affirmative action and press freedom.

Regulating SA's media: Lessons from abroad

Ghana has "too much" media freedom, while the UK has a self regulatory system that protects both the public and the media.

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