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Algeria’s independent press fears for its survival

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2017

Algeria's "democratic spring" that followed widespread protests in October 1988 put an end to a state monopoly of the media.

Media – Afentse ‘Fenny’ Lekolwane

Article Mike Olivier - 20 Sep 2016

Her Flave Productions company produces both short films and movies, and “Botswood” was set up to bring the film industry together.

Pistorius trial puts new media ecology to the test

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2014

The murder trial of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has provided a stark depiction of how the media landscape is changing under our feet.

Transformation in news boardrooms doesn’t match newsrooms

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2013

The print and digital media transformation task team has said the change within newsrooms has not been matched at a managerial level.

Moneyweb suing Fin24 for ‘plagiarism’: Standard practice or parasitic?

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Sep 2013

In light of Moneyweb taking Fin24 to court for "plagiarism", are sites like Fin24 parasitic, or is Moneyweb failing to keep up with the times?

On loving Oscar Pistorius: Are the media going too far?

Article Sarah Evans - 4 Jun 2013

Media coverage of the Pistorius trial is close to breaking constitutional principles. But can journalists be charged for reporting leaked evidence?

No blank cheque for journos

Article Rapule Tabane - 1 Apr 2010

Journalists have no business taking a stance against the subjects they cover. Our work is to be the eyes and ears of the public, argues Rapule Tabane.

Marking a milestone for African media

Article Mary Ann Alho & Guy Berger - 25 Mar 2010

East Africa's powerful media house, The Nation Group, celebrated its 50th birthday last week with a major media conference.

Masters of our own destruction

Analysis Tanya Pampalone - 19 Feb 2010

A "state of the media" discussion is an obvious and depressing topic. We all know the sad, sad story. Print is dead.

In tough times, journalists should invest in social capital

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Aug 2009

With digital options increasingly available, why would any journalist attend a conference in person? And especially when budgets are tight?

Changes and challenges in media diversity

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Aug 2009

South Africa's broadcast industry is doing well in terms of black ownership, but the same can't be said for our newspapers.

Sun-Times files for bankruptcy

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2009

The rump of Conrad Black's former newspaper empire, Sun-Times Media, filed for bankruptcy protection recently.

Jara axed from media agency

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Oct 2008

Jara was expelled from the Young Communist League over his criticism of the party's backing for the presidential aspirations of Jacob Zuma.

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Sarah Smit - 26 Nov 2020

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