Press Freedom Commission

I can’t do my job without an independent media – Madonsela

As the Press Freedom Commission (PFC) wrapped up its last day of public hearings in Johannesburg, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela stepped forward to say that her role as an ombudsman that fights corruption and maladministration would be impossible without whistle-blowers, full access to information, and a free and independent media.

Madonsela backs beefed-up media ombud

2012-02-01 15:09

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela came out in support of self-regulation for the media, but said the system had flaws.

Press regulation debate heads for Parliament

2012-02-01 09:35

Highlights from Day 2 of the Press Freedom Commission’s public hearings in Johannesburg.

Watch – ANC reiterates call for media appeals tribunal

2012-01-31 16:33

What the ANC said during its submission on media regulation to the Press Freedom Commission in Joburg.

Watch – Who should watch the watchdog?

2012-01-31 13:39

A wrap of the first day of the Press Freedom Commission's public hearings into media regulation in Johannesburg.

‘This is about more than self-regulation’

Former City Press editor Mathatha Tsedu is the Press Freedom Commission’s project director. Mandy de Waal spoke to him

SA media controlled by whites – Holomisa

2012-01-31 15:20

The South African media is still being controlled by a white minority who have been in power since apartheid, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) said.

ANC’s media tribunal: Parliament may have oversight

2012-01-31 12:53

The possibility of Parliament having oversight of a media appeals tribunal shouldn’t be excluded, the ANC says.

inside city press

What you pay to produce a matric

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Namibia rolls out 4G while SA dithers

South Africa dithers over when and how to issue this high-demand spectrum.
The life of a revolutionary for freedom

Bettie du Toit has more than earned national honour, writes Nadine Gordimer.
Three SA artists get green light

They will take part in the world’s most illustrious exhibition.
ANC proposes a state publisher

Government wants to take charge of printing textbooks.
‘Papa lived and died in the ANC’

‘Papa never cried,” says Karabo Phakoe (30) as she wipes away the tears.
The best and worst of our water

South Africa’s best glass of tap water is to be found on Gauteng’s East Rand.
White Noise

Of all the work on show, it’s this depiction of the president that will set the most tongues wagging.

Independent media tribunal most effective – ANC

2012-01-31 12:50

An independent media appeals tribunal is the most effective way to regulate print media, the ANC said.

Press Code ‘doesn’t address plagiarism’

2012-01-30 14:37

The amended Press Code does not properly define or address plagiarism, Financial Mail editor Barney Mthombothi said at the Press Freedom Commission (PFC) hearings today.

Mantashe expected to whip media

2012-01-29 10:00

Press Freedom Commission Joburg hearings begin tomorrow, reports Mandy de Waal

Press regulation could affect future digital freedoms

2012-01-31 09:21

The Press Freedom Commission’s public hearings kicked of with a firm warning for future digital freedoms.

What interested parties had to say

2012-01-29 10:00

Cosatu took aim at press ownership, even though this wasn’t on the PFC’s agenda and its submission largely mirrored the ANC view of media ownership.

Self-regulation of press is better: Langa

2011-07-07 16:21

Freedom of expression is enhanced by a press which regulates itself, former Chief Justice Pius Langa said today.

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