Adriaan Basson
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How to game Twitter’s algorithm – and hoodwink journalists
It is possible to convince newsrooms looking for a topical story that something is news when it isn’t, to dangerous effect
Merchants of despair
When imprisonment becomes a business, the profit motive rears its head at the expense of the good of the prisoners. Three recent books deal with the murky workings of the…
Rugby and rainbows
Reflecting on white joy, black celebration, and the meaning of the Springbok win at the 2019 Rugby World Cup
How Bosasa tried to silence Basson with threats, accusations of racism
Adriaan Basson started looking into Bosasa in 2006, publishing a number of exposés on the controversial firm
Agrizzi maps Bosasa media ties
Former Bosasa COO told the commission the company’s spokesperson was allocated R71 000 in cash bribes, part of which was allegedly paid to journalists
Red berets hit back at Gordhan with charges of their own
The EFF announced a criminal case will be opened against Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
SA editors launch defamation claim against Bell Pottinger over ‘WMC’ campaign
The campaign, which was found to be racially divisive, was aimed at manipulating public opinion using social media
News24 apologises to Michael Holding for ‘failure’
Over the weekend, one reader posted an article that contravened the press code, now News24 is left to pick up the pieces.
Mbalula allegations heaping up
Questions around how Mbalula had paid for his trip to Las Vegas were first raised during a twitter spat between Minister Mbalula and Adriaan Basson.
True colours: Radio debate on ethics in journalism gets heated
An SAfm debate on ethics in journalism got heated this morning when Independent Media’s Karima Brown took exception to what was being discussed.
Looking-Glass Wars: Ubuntu in the bathroom
A public discussion around Adriaan Basson’s new book has given Chris Roper a sleepless night.
Ruling on journo’s sources a victory for media freedom
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> has won a landmark case for media freedom after a judge ruled that journalists are not obliged to reveal their sources.
M&G in court over Bosasa sources
Ability to protect sources is crucial to exposing corruption, says the <em>M&G</em>.
Bosasa looks to foreign law for case against M&G
Bosasa has used the US and Australia as examples of legal precedents for the <i>M&G</i> to reveal its sources involved in a story alleging corruption.
M&G fights to protect its sources from Bosasa
The <i>M&G</i> is in court to protect its sources in a story that alleged large-scale corruption by facilities management company Bosasa.