Taking a glance at developments covered in this column over the last three years, Toni Erling and Reggie Manyakara ask where freedom of expression stands in South Africa today. How do the events weigh up?

The predominance of a male-orientated editorial focus in South African media is not only biased, it violates the highest laws in the land. Toni Erling takes issue.

When can the media use copyrighted material without obtaining the permission of the "author" of the work? Toni Erling answers the question in light of the Nelson Mandela art furore.

Are the decisions of South Africa’s courts influenced by politics, culture or race? Toni Erling looks at the question in light of a defamation action brought against the Mail & Guardian.