Political cartoonist Carlos Amato reflects on satire, sensitivity and why South Africa remains one of the last frontiers of free cartooning
Southern African countries’ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship
While Benjamin Netanyahu keeps boasting about having defeated Hamas and gleefully claiming that it is not a threat, his soldiers continue their killing spree under his orders
There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability
The public broadcaster has rejected the party’s demand that it not refer to the ruling coalition as a government of national unity as an attack on media freedom
The telecommunications giant has donated a further R800 000 to help the independent media stay afloat
Eight months ago, the Zimbabwean government arrested Jeffrey Moyo after he worked with colleagues from The New York Times reporting on Zimbabwe. His next court date is 14 February
Journalists are censored through cruel and illegitimate detention, torture and the removal of means to disseminate information to citizens crying – and dying – for it
Africa’s last absolute monarchy is experiencing its worst unrest in years
The constitution delivered in many areas but SA still has a way to go to ensure people’s rights are respected
Governments, philanthropists, Big Tech, readers and media houses themselves must work together to ensure the sustainability of the media ecosystem
Abdallae Ahmed Mumin recalls being shot at and threatened in the line of duty. He escaped with his life, but not all his peers were so lucky.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on journalists’ health, working conditions and freedom to report. Now more than ever, media freedom needs to be upheld
When journalists stop telling the truth about what’s going on in their country, when they stop exposing wrongdoing and corruption allegations, everyone suffers
Although self-censorship has long been a concern, Hong Kong has traditionally enjoyed a vibrant free press
