Press Council

Botswana’s media is in crisis

Africa Joel Konopo - 29 Jan 2020

COMMENT We live in a divided political environment and amid radical economic disparities. But there is one thing...

Pippa Green announced as new press ombud

Article Sarah Smit - 19 Feb 2019

The renowned journalist and writer has held senior editorial positions in both print and broadcast media

Media24 and HuffPost to end SA partnership

Article Agency - 16 Jul 2018

The companies launched HuffPost SA as a partnership in November 2016

Press Council appoints new executive director

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Feb 2018

The Press Council of South Africa has announced that Latiefa Mobara has been appointed as its new executive director

ANC: Devious or Dim?

Analysis Chris Roper - 13 Sep 2013

The ANC claims they're vindicated by a Press Council verdict on a recent M&G headline. Play "Devious, or Dim?". You be the judge.

South Africans don’t complain much, press commission told

Article Sipho Kings - 31 Jan 2012

The number of complaints to the press ombud in South Africa is relatively low, the Press Freedom Commission has been told.

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.

Revamp press code, team proposes

Article Glenda Daniels - 19 Aug 2011

But council reiterates the importance of self-regulation to uphold standards.

Press Council hits back after ANCYL attack on ombud

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Apr 2011

An ANCYL attack on the press ombud is aimed at boosting a bid by a faction of the ANC for a media appeals tribunal, the Press Council said on Tuesday.

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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

Lester Kiewit - 19 Feb 2020

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

National

Focus on FW de Klerk distracted attention from the troubling state of the nation

Bongekile Macupe - 17 Feb 2020

Some political analysts say President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking too long to mend the country, others says it is the ANC itself that must be fixed

National

Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

Chris Gilili - 17 Feb 2020

The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

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.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

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

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

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

Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

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

Special Reports

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

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders

Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

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

Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

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

Special Reports

Looking inwards

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it