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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the EFF’s national spokesperson. (Katlego Sekgothe/M&G)

Court orders EFF to apologise for Gqubule and Harber ‘StratCom’ claim

The Johannesburg high court says the EFF had brought no evidence to back up the allegation

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SA editors launch defamation claim against Bell Pottinger over ‘WMC’ campaign

The campaign, which was found to be racially divisive, was aimed at manipulating public opinion using social media

Press ombud hate speech ruling on HuffPost SA set aside

Press ombud hate speech ruling on HuffPost SA set aside

The press council appeal panel ruled that the blog calling for white men to be disenfranchised did not incite violence or hatred based on race.

When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.

AfriForum says fake HuffPost blog could see white men pulled out of voting queues

A fake blog post proposing that white men be stripped of their voting and property rights “might be landing a blow among many other blows”.

Silence

Editorial process and opinion on content are two separate factors

The fake identity issue is a red herring. There are very important principles at play – including the selective silencing of views some may not like.

The likeness of Donald Trump stands inside of a themed fortune telling machine in Columbus Circle in New York

Editorial: Clickbait a scourge of digital news era

Faustian bargains are the order of the day when producing news.

The twisted logic of biomorality

The negative effects of an obsessive pursuit of wellness reduces food to a form of medication.

Media mogul Arianna Huffington says we need to break away from technology to be successful – and one day we’ll have gadgets to help us do that.

Huffington: How to be a successful young leader

Media mogul Arianna Huffington says we need to break away from technology to be successful – and one day we’ll have gadgets to help us do that.

As the economy takes a beating, digital tools may help your job search and career upskilling journey

Moneyweb suing Fin24 for ‘plagiarism’: Standard practice or parasitic?

In light of Moneyweb taking Fin24 to court for "plagiarism", are sites like Fin24 parasitic, or is Moneyweb failing to keep up with the times?

Media companies including the New York Times, Twitter and the Huffington Post lost control of some of their websites. (Reuters)

Syrian group linked to hacking NY Times, Twitter, Huff Post

Hacker group the Syrian Electronic Army has claimed credit for the Twitter and Huffington Post hacks in a series of Twitter messages.

Small publications sweep up Pulitzer Prizes

Newcomers and smaller publications have surpassed big-name media organisations this year as winners of the coveted Pulitzer Prize.

The Times they are a changin’

The Times they are a changin’

The first woman editor of the <i>New York Times</i> tells why she got the job and how she’ll handle the transition to digital.

‘Hagfish’ is back in the headlines

‘Hagfish’ is back in the headlines

Tina Brown’s return to print media with <i>Newsweek</i> surprised many. She explains her plans for the loss-making title.

Twitter founder to join Huffington Post

Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, is to join the <i>Huffington Post</i> as the media firm adds big names to its roster following its takeover by AOL.

NYT vs Huffington Post: A cat fight over kitten videos

NYT vs Huffington Post: A cat fight over kitten videos

Arianna Huffington and <i>New York Times</i> editor Bill Keller trade barbs over what makes news work on the web.