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Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

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Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime
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Zondo slams ‘money-hungry’ media

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The deputy chief justice accused the media of undermining the commission after Sunday newspapers published information from leaked documents
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SABC meltdown all too familiar

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Are certain board members being pushed out to ensure government control?
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Internet access has become a human right, data inquiry hears

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Media Monitoring Africa suggested several solutions including free access to the internet at all government sites such as schools and libraries
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SABC’s policy still so Hlaudi

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Media watchdogs are concerned about inadequate changes to editorial procedures
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SABC editorial hearings draw to a close, public submissions extended

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The broadcaster’s public consultations on editorial policy have been met with a call to focus on implementing already existing guidelines
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What you hear may not be what you SABC

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SABC's new policies restricting protest coverage have harmful effects on the broadcaster and SABC viewers, say civil society organisations.
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Media ignores ‘citizens agenda’ in election coverage

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A report analysing coverage of the 2014 elections has found that the media marginalised important issues in favour of covering party campaigns.
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NGOs: Children’s rights forgotten in election manifestos

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A number of NGOs have pointed out that children's rights to education and healthcare are not considered an election issue by parties, but should be.
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Sunshine moves from weather report to news bulletins

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The SABC has hit the sunshine-news campaign trail with its new editorial policies that 70% of the stories on its news bulletins should be positive.
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Overhaul of self-regulation on the cards

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Sanef is setting up an "eminent persons' panel" to investigate ways to strengthen and reform the print media's self-regulation system.
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SABC vs M&G: Watchdog calls for cool heads

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The SABC's fight against a ruling on unfair reporting in favour of the <em>M&G</em> could pose a serious threat to media freedom.
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Media punishment should be ‘proportionate’

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Punishment given to newspapers for irresponsible reporting should be "proportionate" to the harm caused, said Media Monitoring Africa on Thursday.
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Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

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Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime

​No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice

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Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre

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