The eNCA case of racial discrimination against unmasked black politicians is similar to that of international news agencies AP and AFP when reporting on Hurricane Katrina
There’s a reason those in power seek to limit journalists’ freedoms: our stories shine a light on their wrongdoing. However, we must also speak up when the wrongdoing is inside our own camp
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on journalists’ health, working conditions and freedom to report. Now more than ever, media freedom needs to be upheld
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
The pandemic hit journalists hard when credible news was most vital. The M&G spoke to newsroom leaders, researchers and stakeholders, who said the only way to sustain the industry is by investing in quality journalism
Lensman Sam Msibi’s memoir, The Accidental Frontline Journalist, reveals a life irrevocably bound to South Africa’s history
Australians would be stopped from posting local and international articles on Facebook and Instagram, the company said, claiming the move was “not our first choice” but the “only way to protect against an outcome that defies logic”.
Zimbabwe called its coup a military-assisted transition to sidestep sanctions. Mali is doing the same. But failing to call power grabs by their name makes it harder to defend democracy
A study shows that the social messaging platform is both emancipatory and destructive, particularly during election campaigns
The cautionary tale of Bell Pottinger reminds us of the role of journalism in a democracy and why we owe it to ourselves to be more responsible about the media we consume
The tyranny of the markets is evident, with the cigarette company exemplifying this through its bid to weaken the government’s measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus
If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
In a confusing series of announcements, the White House scheduled a press conference with Trump for Monday afternoon. Then scrapped it, and then put it back on
"We believe that M&G readers and staff have a right to know who owns this newspaper and how it is funded"
The EFF’s spin doctor reflected on the party’s plans to take on media owners
Raising development assistance for the media could help to advance other development goals
It is time we start talking about how we can reinvent Afrikaans through the formation of AfriKaaps
And we the people believe democracy, through voting, will deliver a messianic figure to rescue us
‘The EFF is free to answer, or not answer, the M&G’s questions’
Stereotypes and idealised images of what constitutes the perfect woman are being challenged
The country’s media and NGOs can also play a role in restoring human rights in Turkey
Sanef has expressed ‘deep concern’ over Zondo’s comments
The latest media figures show that women are slowly advancing, but their experiences tell of little change at the top
Both the media and civil society need to rethink the way they understand their roles when it comes to social accountability
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Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of our nascent constitutional democracy, and it is unquestionably a principle worth defending
The law is on the side of men. It doesn’t reflect the real world of tears, torn panties and scepticism
A new anti-terror law is being used to silence any critical media that brings attention to the poor governance of President Biya’s and his government
The media is playing its part in trying to make the powerful and corrupt account to the people of South Africa
We are swept up by what we want to believe and often only question what we don’t like
What if we thought of suicide as the outcome of a terminal illness instead of the outcome of an action?
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