Latest articles on Censorship

Protecting South Africa in the digital information and entertainment age

Opinion Lynette Kamineth, Laurie Less & Pandelis Gregoriou - 26 Aug 2020

The Films and Publications Amendment Act aims to protect citizens, but new technology requires that the regulations and guidelines are updated

Censorship, surveillance could be the biggest rights challenges post Covid-19

Coronavirus Mandeep Tiwana & Marianna Belalba Barreto - 11 Jun 2020

The impacts of these infringements could last well beyond the life of the Covid-19 pandemic

Censorship, the unexpected side-effect of Covid-19

Africa Joel Konopo - 11 May 2020

If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership

The politics of guilt and the violence of the archive

Article Thembeka Heidi Sincuba - 14 Apr 2020

During the lockdown, artists must rethink their place in the system. Now is the chance to advocate and appreciate the human condition of being constantly and chaotically in flux

How opposition parties in Africa can make friends and influence people

Africa Nic Cheeseman - 3 Mar 2020

Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while also growing the party

The digital breadcrumbs behind the M&G’s censorship attack

Article Jacques Coetzee 1 - 4 Oct 2019

From the US to Cameroon, from SA to South Sudan to Spain. Tracking down the people trying to take our site down took us all over the internet

Fake news: Censorship’s no solution

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2019

The public, not private companies or governments, should limit dangerous digital deception

Russians on trial for sharing memes, networks ask for law change

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Aug 2018

The case against Eduard Nikitin is part of a wider trend that has seen Russian authorities bring charges against people for innocuous posts

Weekly Mail drew a line on censorship

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2018

In the 1980s, the apartheid state imposed successive states of emergency, including censorship of the media

Google developing censor-friendly search engine for China

Article Pak Yiu - 2 Aug 2018

Google is crafting a search engine that would meet China's draconian censorship rules

Rating ‘Inxeba’ as porn is artistic illiteracy

Article Eusebius McKaiser - 2 Mar 2018

Whatever our private views, they cannot be the grounds on which to ban a work of art

Journalists fired when US magazine tried to hide exposé

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Feb 2018

Editors and journalists at renowned Newsweek were fired as the company that owns the magazine sought to suppress an exposé

Bad rap: Chinese fans fear crackdown on hip hop

Article Dan Martin - 22 Jan 2018

China's emerging hip hop subculture seemed destined to run afoul of the Communist Party, which has dramatically tightened its grip on free expression

What is net neutrality and why it matters

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Dec 2017

The US's Federal Communications Commission looks to end the 2015 Open Internet Order on Thursday. Here's a guide to net neutrality and why it matters.

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media

Article Caroline Vakil - 16 May 2017

Some political analysts believe individuals should be allowed to dissent freely in a political party while still upholding its values

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

National

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection