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Algeria’s independent press fears for its survival

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Algeria's "democratic spring" that followed widespread protests in October 1988 put an end to a state monopoly of the media.
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​Media – Afentse ‘Fenny’ Lekolwane

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Her Flave Productions company produces both short films and movies, and “Botswood” was set up to bring the film industry together.
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Pistorius trial puts new media ecology to the test

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The murder trial of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has provided a stark depiction of how the media landscape is changing under our feet.
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Transformation in news boardrooms doesn’t match newsrooms

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The print and digital media transformation task team has said the change within newsrooms has not been matched at a managerial level.
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Moneyweb suing Fin24 for ‘plagiarism’: Standard practice or parasitic?

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

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Media coverage of the Pistorius trial is close to breaking constitutional principles. But can journalists be charged for reporting leaked evidence?
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No blank cheque for journos

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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.
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Marking a milestone for African media

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

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

From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

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Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.
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National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

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Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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Algeria’s "democratic spring" that followed widespread protests in October 1988 put an end to a state monopoly of the media.

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