Glenda Daniels
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Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship
To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.
Will the new media code rein in haters?
For the first time, online and social media texts are being regulated alongside printed material
The decolonised mind isn’t black and white
Glenda Daniels asks if it is the adoption of English that gives us the "grammar" of colonialism.
New press standards should inspire journalists to excellence
A wonderful opportunity in the form of a spanking new press code has presented itself to the media.
The media and the ANC’s paranoid gaze
In her book Fight for Democracy: The ANC and the Media in South Africa, Glenda Daniels explores the ruling party’s relationship with the media.
Media tribunal rejected, but major press reforms mooted
The Press Freedom Commission has called for more public participation and a hierarchy of penalties, but rejected the idea of a media tribunal.
Fines on the cards for errant newspapers
A new regulatory regime is imminent for SA’s newspaper industry wherein an independent regulator will have the power to impose fines on newspapers.
World Press Freedom Day to focus on ‘new voices’
A key theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day will be how to preserve and deepen the free speech gains symbolised by the Arab Spring.
Press hearings raise questions
NEWS ANALYSIS: There is little clarity about the form a media appeals tribunal is likely to take.
Speak up before you are gagged
Public hearings on the secrecy Bill is your last chance to make your voice heard.
Cosatu attacks ‘capitalist’ press
But the trade union federation stops short of calling for a mandatory media tribunal.
Taxi industry takes women on board
Not only does it want more of them as drivers, it also regards them as serious business partners.
Pre-election spending in KZN draws ire
The ANC is accused of diverting state money from much-needed causes to spend on electioneering.
Tanzania offers good example of press self-regulation
The Press Freedom Commission returned from an international study tour and will be able to show the ANC a good example of press self-regulation.
Info Bill’s seven deadly sins
ANALYSIS: Without a public interest defence the Secrecy Bill is flawed and unconstitutional.