Shake-up lends irony to press ombud's award
Joe Thloloe, South Africa's press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media's most difficult times.
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Media debate highlights need to nurture ethics
A South African National Editors Forum debate has highlighted the need to nurture ethical and responsible journalism in order to avoid manipulation.
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Secrecy Bill still falls short, say media organisations
Sanef and Print Media SA have put forward their objections to the state's secrecy Bill, highlighting the absence of a public interest defence.
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Press ombud criticises media response to complaints
The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.
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Publication Act up for consideration in ConCourt
The constitutionality of amendments to the Films and Publications Act will be considered by the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Press ombud confirms rise in newspaper complaints
The Press Council's Ombudsman has reported to editors a 70% increase over the last three years in the number of complaints about newspaper reports.
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Sanef welcomes promise of weather Bill changes
Sanef has welcomed a pledge to scrap a clause in the weather Bill that could see the censoring of the media's reporting of weather and air pollution.
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Sanef asks protector to investigate Cwele's comments
Sanef has asked Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate Siyabonga Cwele's comments about the Protection of State Information Bill.
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Legal groups say the Secrecy Bill 'tarnishes SA'
In a joint statement, legal advocacy bodies said that South Africa's record as a beacon of democracy was being tarnished by the Secrecy Bill.
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Sanef pleased with ad hoc secrecy Bill committee
Sanef has welcomed the decision of the National Council of Provinces to form an ad hoc committee on the Protection of State Information Bill.
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