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MEDIA

No bones for the media ‘dogs’
Article
/ 3 September 2010

No bones for the media ‘dogs’

The ANC Youth League invites journalists to its gatherings and then behaves as if they are gatecrashers, argues <b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b>.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Techno-fried brains
Article
/ 27 August 2010

Techno-fried brains

It’s hard not to agree with the argument that digital media is making us stupid, writes <strong>John Harris</strong>.

By John Harris
Court to hear media bid in Terre’Blanche trial
Article
/ 13 April 2010

Court to hear media bid in Terre’Blanche trial

A court will on Wednesday hear the media’s arguments for access to the trial of the two people accused of killing right-winger Eugene Terre’Blanche.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma hits back at UK media reports
Article
/ 3 March 2010

Zuma hits back at UK media reports

President Jacob Zuma hit back at UK’s media on Wednesday following coverage that he felt was disrespectful of his Zulu culture.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 November 2009

God to sort out W Cape media, says ANC leader

God is going to sort out journalists who do not give enough coverage to the ANC in the Western Cape, Membathisi Mdladlana said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 1 October 2009

Giving perspective to pieces of SA’s digital puzzle

Government is assembling four puzzle pieces around communications, and you’re invited to help make them fit together.

By Guy Berger
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Article
/ 22 September 2009

Foreign media sowing discord in Iran, says top cleric

Iran’s former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Tuesday foreign media were using ”psychological warfare” to create discord among Iranians.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 31 August 2009

The Alcock vs Hlophe awards

I would like to give Hlophe the annual award for brave and smart fighting and Alcock the same prize but for the other side.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 August 2009

SABC should be privatised, says DA

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday called for the public broadcaster to be privatised.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 July 2009

Print media transformation ‘too slow’

Transformation of print media ownership is happening at a snail’s pace, the Media Development and Diversity Agency said on Thursday.

By Fienie Grobler
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Article
/ 30 July 2009

Zim lifts reporting restrictions on BBC

Zimbabwe has lifted a ban on the BBC reporting freely, ending restrictions in place for eight years, the broadcaster said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 July 2009

Hlophe, JSC oppose media bid for open inquiry

John Hlophe is opposing a court bid by media houses to force the JSC to open a probe into his alleged misconduct to the public.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 July 2009

Predators eye local press giant

Buyers are circling around pillars of South African media such as The Star, the Cape Argus, The Mercury and The Sunday Independent.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 4 June 2009

Media greet Zuma jobs pledge with caution

Newspapers on Thursday hailed President Jacob Zuma’s inaugural State of the Nation address, but cautioned that he faced steep challenges.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 May 2009

I spy …

An account of how M&G journalists have been targeted for doing their jobs well.

By Stefaans Brmmer and Sam Sole Author
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Article
/ 14 May 2009

For media, SABC is the frontline for preventing political creep.

It’s a delicate time for the media as the new people in power consolidate their position.

By Guy Berger
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Article
/ 15 April 2009

International media coverage of SA improves despite Zuma

International media coverage of South Africa has improved since Thabo Mbeki’s axing despite negative reports on Jacob Zuma, research shows.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 April 2009

Another independent daily planned for Zim

Another Zimbabwe publisher announced plans on Thursday to launch an independent daily, five years after the only private daily was shut by authorities

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 April 2009

Zim to relax media restrictions

Zimbabwe’s new government will relax the country’s harsh media laws and improve prison conditions as part of reforms to be implemented within 100 days

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 March 2009

Star denies having Shaik’s medical records

The Star newspaper has denied being in possession of the medical records of Schabir Shaik.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 March 2009

Qunta resigns from SABC board

Controversial SABC board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta has resigned, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 March 2009

ANC puts media tribunal on backburner

The African National Congress has put the establishment of a media appeals tribunal on the backburner after severe pressure from civil society.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 24 March 2009

ANC’s view on media tribunal ‘shifting’

The African National Congress (ANC) said on Tuesday its view on establishing a media tribunal was ”shifting”.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 March 2009

Hillary Clinton pushes the wrong button

Russian media poked fun at Hillary Clinton on Saturday after she gave her Russian counterpart a "reset" button with an ironic misspelling.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 February 2009

China’s media reach grows as paper launches in US

China’s global media expansion picked up pace this week with the nation’s top English-language newspaper launching in the US, company officials said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 February 2009

Motlanthe sends broadcasting Bill back to Parliament

President Kgalema Motlanthe has sent the contentious Broadcasting Amendment Bill back to the National Assembly unsigned.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 February 2009

ANC blasts ‘unethical’ media over Motlanthe reports

The ANC has slammed media organisations that published allegations that President Kgalema Motlanthe was in a relationship with a 24-year-old woman.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 January 2009

SACP takes aim at media over ‘fabrications’

The SACP on Wednesday condemned the ”fabrication” of media stories to ”discredit” its general secretary, Blade Nzimande.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 January 2009

ANC speaks out on Motlanthe reports

Media reports about President Kgalema Motlanthe’s personal life violated his rights to privacy and dignity, the ANC said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 January 2009

ANCYL blames media for Motlanthe crisis

The African National Congress Youth League has accused the media of waging a ”concerted effort” to create a crisis around President Kgalema Motlanthe.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 December 2008

Kenyan journalists held at protest over media Bill

Kenya police on Monday arrested four journalists protesting against a controversial media Bill.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 December 2008

Mbeki is Newsmaker of the Year, says MSA

Former president Thabo Mbeki has been declared Newsmaker of the Year by media research company Monitoring South Africa (MSA).

By Staff Reporter
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