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Baldwin Ndaba remembered as ‘a newspaper man’s reporter’
Sanef, veteran journalists and political leaders have paid tribute to Baldwin Ndaba, remembering the veteran reporter as a fearless accountability journalist, mentor and beloved…
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Marcus, Van Schoor to clear their names in UJ theft scandal
Roy Marcus and Jaco van Schoor believe they did not engage in any wrongdoing
Sanef ‘deeply concerned’ by ‘Stratcom’ accusations from Indy media
This is the second time in as many weeks that prominent journalists have been called “Stratcom agents” without any proof
Editor of the Star Makhudu Sefara resigns
The editor of the Star, Makhudu Sefara, has stepped down in what he has described to Sapa as an "amicable departure".
Independent staff demand answers from Survé over Dasnois axing
Employees of the Independent newspaper group have voiced their anger over the dismissal of Cape Times editor Alide Dasnois.
Journalists face danger ‘far too often’
The South African National Editors’ Forum has slammed the danger journalists are put in while out on stories after a Star photographer was injured.
Editor: Reporter led down ‘unsavoury’ path in Ramaphosa report
A report that ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa would decline his nomination was the result of "unsavoury" sources, the Star newspaper has said.
Political editor resigns over Ramaphosa article
Political editor Gaye Davis has resigned following a report in the Star that Cyril Ramaphosa had refused a nomination to be ANC deputy president.
Shake-up for newspaper groups
Mvela group’s offer to buy media firm has sparked fears of greater political interference, writes Reg Rumney.
ANCYL request for media probe denied
The press ombudsman has denied an ANC Youth League request for a probe into two newspapers’ use of incorrect quotes attributed to Julius Malema.
Malema welcomes Daily Sun apology
The ANC Youth League on Friday welcomed a front-page apology by the <em>Daily Sun</em> newspaper for misquoting its leader Julius Malema.
Newspaper runs front-page apology to Malema
The <em>Star</em> on Thursday published an apology to ANCYL leader Julius Malema after it incorrectly quoted him criticising President Jacob Zuma.
City of Jo’burg warns their employees against child porn
The <i>Star</i> reported the City of Jo’burg warned its employees against downloading child pornography and bestiality material through a circular.
Stats SA and newspapers settle bitter battle
Statistics South Africa and the Star have settled a ”bitter battle” over an article which claimed that a multimillion-rand survey was bungled.