by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
By Blade NzimandeTwo significant, though seemingly unconnected, events occurred in South Africa that in other democracies would probably have led to serious introspection on the part of media or even commissions of enquiry into the media. The conviction of former...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
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’,...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
By Jeremy CroninIt is generally considered unwise for a politician to debate critically with the media through the media about the media. You don’t exactly enjoy home-ground advantage. This has been obvious in recent weeks with the re-surfacing of the debate...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
The government is in the process of passing a law that will limit access to government information undermining transparency, accountability, and media freedom in South Africa. The Protection of Information Bill allows every organ of state – from government...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
Let the Truth be Told – Stop the Secrecy Bill! A responsive and accountable democracy that can meet the basic needs of our people is built upon transparency and the free flow of information. The gains of South Africans’ struggle for freedom are threatened by the...