Can and should the media self-regulate?
/ 16 March 2011

Can and should the media self-regulate?

The recent South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) conference brought together key players in the media industry from around South Africa. In this presentation, Press Ombudsman Joe Thloloe and others share their thoughts on whether the media can effectively self-regulate.

Hillbrow: The danger zone some call home
/ 15 March 2011

Hillbrow: The danger zone some call home

The golden era of Hillbrow is long gone. The past 20 years have seen the area become synonymous with crime and thugs, but projects like the eKhaya Neighbourhood City Improvement District make transformation seem possible.

TRAILER: Thor
/ 14 March 2011

TRAILER: Thor

The reckless actions of Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior, reignites an ancient war. As punishment Thor is cast down to Earth.

Sex workers’ human rights march
/ 4 March 2011

Sex workers’ human rights march

Marking International Sex Worker Rights Day on March 3 2011, members of the African Sex Worker Alliance marched for their rights in nine cities – including Johannesburg — across Africa. They called for the decriminalisation of sex work and protection of their human rights.

M&G photographer taken to court
/ 2 March 2011

M&G photographer taken to court

The persecution of the <i>Mail & Guardian</i>’s Oupa Nkosi has finally come to an end, with trumped-up assault charges dropped against the photographer. Nkosi and the <i>M&G</i>’s deputy editor-in-chief, Rapule Tabane talk us through the attack and its implications.

Talking budget
/ 22 February 2011

Talking budget

We spoke to business students ahead of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s second Budget Speech, for their take on the country’s finances.