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Editorial: Our dishonesty harms journalism

Article Editorial - 23 Aug 2019

We must confront our failings and be better

New press standards should inspire journalists to excellence

Analysis Glenda Daniels - 19 Oct 2012

A wonderful opportunity in the form of a spanking new press code has presented itself to the media.

Your questions on the new press code: Highlights

Videos Staff Reporter - 18 Oct 2012

M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and press ombud Joe Thloloe chatted through the changes for SA journalism in our weekly live video. Watch the highlights.

Membership criteria need urgent review

Analysis Staff Reporter - 11 May 2012

Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson's special adviser, Rams Mabote, says press clubs should just be for journalists.

Membership criteria need urgent review

Analysis Staff Reporter - 11 May 2012

Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson's special adviser, Rams Mabote, says press clubs should just be for journalists.

Media self-regulation is ideal

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Feb 2012

Ruling party's participation in the hearings of the Press Freedom Commission comes as a surprise.

Plagiarism oversight prompts press code concerns

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Jan 2012

The amended press code does not properly define or address plagiarism, editor Barney Mthombothi said at the Press Freedom Commission hearings.

Zapiro slams new press code

Article Glenda Daniels - 21 Oct 2011

The cartoonist believes it is too prescriptive and ignores the creative freedom of artists.

Broader public called to comment

Article Glenda Daniels - 14 Oct 2011

Commission is embarking on a campaign to elicit debate and is researching possible regulation.

Sowetan to apologise to Buthelezi

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Jun 2011

The press ombudsman has ordered the <i>Sowetan</i> to run a front page apology to IFP president Mangosuthu Buthelezi for damage to his credibility.

Newspaper ordered to apologise to DA’s Zille

Article Johannesburg - 12 Apr 2011

The <i>Sowetan</em> has been ordered to apologise to Helen Zille for saying she, as Western Cape premier, had wasted millions of rands on consultants.

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'