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Mthembu dodges tough questions on #GuptaLeaks, media tribunal

Jackson Mthembu was put on the spot when asked if he had taken steps to discipline any members in his caucus implicated in the so-called #GuptaLeaks

Samuel Eto’o

Two clashing gazes on reining in media

The ANC’s proposed media appeals tribunal is just another way to entrench sunshine journalism.

Media self-regulation is ideal

Ruling party’s participation in the hearings of the Press Freedom Commission comes as a surprise.

Zuma wields the axe ‘for the good of SA’

Media take too many liberties, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has taken a swipe at the media coverage of his budget vote speech in Parliament.

Media punishment should be ‘proportionate’

Punishment given to newspapers for irresponsible reporting should be "proportionate" to the harm caused, said Media Monitoring Africa on Thursday.

This is our chance to be the best we can be

This is our chance to be the best we can be

Although the ANC will dictate the priorities, it’s up to us to make the country work writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.

2011 may be the year that civil society rises as an opposition force

2011 may be the year that civil society rises as an opposition force

Even in the euphoric dawn of democracy in 1994 there were fears of the lack of a credible opposition that could challenge the ANC.

Attack a defence in disguise

The <i>M&G</i> responds to Robert Gumede’s smear campaign against it.

Healing journalism, one beat at a time

Wouldn’t it be grand if health journalism became the healthiest trend-setter for the whole family of journalism?

ANC rifts drag in the media

"In the most significant Media Freedom Week since 1994, the South African media is caught in a moral dilemma," writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>

Freedom must be lived

Thirty-three years ago, on October 19 1977, the apartheid government banned three newspapers and many political organisations.

Secrets Bill and govt deafness

Radical revisions needed, not tinkering.

Writers against the Protection of Informationa Bill / Media Tibunal

Freedom of expression along with the vote — universal suffrage — is the basis of democracy.

Surmounting deadlock over the state of South African media freedom

National Press Freedom Day on October 19 is a fitting anniversary to take stock of threats to South African journalism.

ANC defends call for media tribunal

The ANC has defended its push for a controversial media tribunal and called on Parliament to consider the press oversight body.

An appeals body can coexist with and bolster press ombud

Public engagement also lends credibility to powerful private institutions, especially when it comes to balancing constitutional rights.

The site your mom warned you about

The site your mom warned you about

The <i>Daily Maverick</i> is taking on big media in a big way — and its fans love it. But its future still rests on support from advertisers.

Journalism schools take stand against media tribunal

Journalism schools on Monday added their voices to criticism of the proposed media appeals tribunal and the Protection of Information Bill.

Tribunal a refuge for the corrupt

Tribunal a refuge for the corrupt, says Vavi

Cosatu has announced that it will not support the idea of a statutory media appeals tribunal.

Journos stage silent picket outside Parliament

Journos stage silent picket outside Parliament

Scores of journalists staged a silent picket outside Parliament’s main gates at lunchtime on Wednesday.