The ANC’s Media Freedom Doublespeak

By Jane Duncan2 August 2010The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has just released a document on the media for its National General Council (NGC) meeting, scheduled for September. The document, entitled ‘Media transformation, ownership and diversity’,...

Protection of Information Bill: SA Media Under Attack

By Butjwana Seokoma Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, reminded us in 1994 that: “A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy.” 16 years into democracy, opposition parties, civil society, activists and other...

Second Critical Thinking Forum on Media Freedom

On Tuesday, 25th August, AIDC/Amandla! in partnership with the Mail and Guardian held the second – in a series of four – critical thinking forums on media freedom in Cape Town which saw the Mandela Gateway at the Waterfront packed to capacity. Chaired by Judge Dennis...