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Explore how Naspers’ News24 perpetuates apartheid-era narratives against independent black business leaders in South Africa.
The tale of Koos Bekker is not one of redemption but of reinvention. The wolf may have donned sheep’s clothing, but its teeth remain as sharp as ever.
Exploring the systematic violence and censorship faced by journalists in Gaza, this article delves into the broader implications of Israel's media strategies and the urgent need for international accountability.
The core question is whether Karyn Maughan’s unwavering slant towards the banks reflects her own ideological alignment or a wholesale inability to shake off deep-seated, possibly racial biases.
In a country still grappling with its divided past, even small gestures like a greeting can take on symbolic weight.
How Cape Town's governance failures exacerbate the plight of informal settlements and what urgent reforms are needed to ensure safety and equity for all residents.
We will defend the revolution with fierce determination and integrity, ensuring that the cause of black liberation remains pure, uncompromised, and focused on the genuine emancipation of our people, writes Julius Malema.
2024 has been a year of profound challenges and transformative achievements—a year that underscores the power of vision, resilience, and collective action, writes Dr Iqbal Survé.
We must demand better. The fight for media freedom is not just Sekunjalo’s—it’s ours.
Executive Director of the Cape South African Jewish Board of Deputies Daniel Bloch responds to an article by Media Review Network researcher Mariam Jooma Caricki.
Why do black professionals face a higher bar for respect, their titles withheld and their achievements underplayed? Daily Maverick, News24—your silence on white corruption and your loud whispers of black doubt speak volumes.
By consistently portraying entities like Sekunjalo and Independent Media unfavourably, corporate mainstream media outlets create a perception of reputational risk.
The financial and political power amassed by Rheinmetall's supporters raises a question that reverberates beyond economics: What legacy will South Africa leave, and at what price, asks the writer.
Dr Iqbal Survé’s work, vision, and commitment to Sekunjalo, Independent Media, and the African News Agency represent a vision of a country where no story is left untold, says the writer.
Dr Iqbal Survé’s work, vision, and commitment to Sekunjalo, Independent Media, and the African News Agency represent a vision of a country where no story is left untold, says the writer.
An analysis of the coverage of a report on the LGBTI market shows how some news publishers in South Africa act as echo chambers for disinformation and misinformation.
Make no mistake: Maughan is not an unbiased journalist. She is a weaponised voice for the establishment, wielded to target Dr. Survé, Sekunjalo, and anyone who stands in opposition to elite rule, says the writer.
The people deserve a media that holds power accountable, not a mouthpiece for those who pay the most, says the writer.
Instead of an objective watchdog, the Press Council of South Africa seems more like a guardian of legacy media interests – and that’s a disservice to every South African who values an open, fair, and truly independent press.
The battle for media independence in South Africa has never been more critical. It is time to demand transparency, impartiality, and accountability from the institutions meant to protect press freedom.
The scenario reflects deeper societal issues and discrimination that persist in South Africa—a microcosm of broader struggles between entrenched power structures and those who dare challenge them, says the writer.
Independent Media’s departure from the PCSA is not a retreat but a victory for press freedom. It is a declaration that they will not be silenced, says the writer.
Today, as we celebrate Media Freedom Day, let us remember that this freedom is fragile, says the writer.
Dr. Iqbal Survé, Chairman of Independent Media and Sekunjalo, shares his insights on the need for a multipolar modern media that is not dependent on the West’s narrative to form perception.
For the sake of true media freedom, South Africans must scrutinise organisations like MMA, which operate under the banner of advocacy while covertly advancing external agendas, says the writer.