Siphiwo Mahala talks about his fascination with the 1950s writer and journalist
The Press Council of South Africa has announced that Latiefa Mobara has been appointed as its new executive director
Forty years ago the apartheid regime crushed the free press. Today, the media industry is better off but it’s in a mess
Joe Thloloe, South Africa’s press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media’s most difficult times.
The <i>M&G</i> has confirmed two recipients for national orders that are a little unexpected, despite their impressive credentials.
The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.
Journalists, on the other hand, are daunted by the responsibilities that would come with self-regulation.
The new press code, kicking into effect on October 15, will leave no space for shoddy journalism, says press ombud, Joe Thloloe.
<b>Franz Krüger</b> looks at some of the key elements of the Press Council of South Africa’s review that was released on August 18.
Cosatu denied on Wednesday a report in the <em>Sowetan</em> that its secretary general, Zwelinzima Vavi, had "blasted Zuma" at a conference this week.
Press Ombudsman Joe Thloloe will receiving an honorary doctorate at the 2011 Rhodes University Graduation.
The ANC Youth League called the ombudsman "useless" on Tuesday after he refused a request to investigate how newspapers had misquoted Julius Malema.
The press ombudsman has denied an ANC Youth League request for a probe into two newspapers’ use of incorrect quotes attributed to Julius Malema.
The Press Council is reviewing its own system in the light of criticism and hearing submissions from far and wide.
Press ombudsman Joe Thloloe is touring South Africa to consult the public on possible improvements to the press code.
The ANC has temporarily backed down from its call to establish a media appeals tribunal, but is adamant the press council must reform its rules.
Sixty-four percent of complaints against the print media have been upheld so far this year, press ombudsman Joe Thloloe said in Durban on Sunday.
The proposed media appeals tribunal is receiving "overwhelming support" from South Africans, ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu said on Monday.
<b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b> talks to press ombudsman Joe Thloloe about the proposed media tribunal.
A media tribunal would be an "imposition" on media freedom, press ombudsman Joe Thloloe warned on Friday.
