Joe Thloloe

Siphiwo Mahala talks about his fascination with the 1950s writer and journalist

​The Press Council of South Africa has announced that Latiefa Mobara has been appointed as its new executive director

Forty years ago the apartheid regime crushed the free press. Today, the media industry is better off but it’s in a mess

Joe Thloloe, South Africa’s press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media’s most difficult times.

The M&G has given Philip Dexter the right to reply after the press ombud ruled in the paper’s favour regarding his complaint.

The <i>M&G</i> has confirmed two recipients for national orders that are a little unexpected, despite their impressive credentials.

The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.

Journalists, on the other hand, are daunted by the responsibilities that would come with self-regulation.

The new press code, kicking into effect on October 15, will leave no space for shoddy journalism, says press ombud, Joe Thloloe.

<b>Franz Krüger</b> looks at some of the key elements of the Press Council of South Africa’s review that was released on August 18.

But council reiterates the importance of self-regulation to uphold standards.

Sanef is setting up an "eminent persons’ panel" to investigate ways to strengthen and reform the print media’s self-regulation system.

Cosatu denied on Wednesday a report in the <em>Sowetan</em> that its secretary general, Zwelinzima Vavi, had "blasted Zuma" at a conference this week.

Press Ombudsman Joe Thloloe will receiving an honorary doctorate at the 2011 Rhodes University Graduation.

The ANC Youth League called the ombudsman "useless" on Tuesday after he refused a request to investigate how newspapers had misquoted Julius Malema.