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Naspers' News24: The Place Where Apartheid Never Ended
Explore how Naspers’ News24 perpetuates apartheid-era narratives against independent black business leaders in South Africa.
The Curious Case of Koos Bekker’s Naspers: Reinventing Oppression, One Headline at a Time
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.
A crime without punishment: Israel's violence against journalists
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.
Karyn Maughan Continues Her Nazi-Propaganda-Style Reporting against Sekunjalo
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.
When Silence Speaks: Reflections on Race, Etiquette, and Shared Spaces
In a country still grappling with its divided past, even small gestures like a greeting can take on symbolic weight.
Burning Injustice: Cape Town’s Neglect of Informal Settlements, Backyarders, and the Price of Governance Failure
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.
Julius Malema | The Economic Freedom Fighters is Committed to Authentic Black Unity, not Opportunism
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.
Dr. Iqbal Survé's Insights on 2024: Transformation, Sustainability, and Progress
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.
The Truth Will Prevail: Exposing News24’s Role in Perpetuating Apartheid’s Legacy
We must demand better. The fight for media freedom is not just Sekunjalo’s—it’s ours.
Response to Mariam Jooma Carikci (Media Review Network) – IOL article Monday 25 November
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.
How Daily Maverick and News24 Target Dr. Iqbal Survé and Undermine Black Excellence
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.
Why Banks are Threatening to Close Sekunjalo’s Accounts, the effect on Independent Media—and what Daily Maverick and News24 have to do with it
By consistently portraying entities like Sekunjalo and Independent Media unfavourably, corporate mainstream media outlets create a perception of reputational risk.
German Arms in South Africa: Why Daily Maverick and the Oppenheimer Shield Rheinmetall
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: A visionary leader dedicated to SA’s media
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: A Visionary Leader with Heart, Commitment, and an Unbreakable Dedication to South Africa’s Media
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.
How the South African media lied… collectively
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.
Bekkers-Karyn Maughan: News24’s Highest Paid Propagandist
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.
Is News24 neutral? Examining Naspers’ donation to ANC and DA
The people deserve a media that holds power accountable, not a mouthpiece for those who pay the most, says the writer.
Is the Press Council of South Africa Really Watching Over the Press — or Just Itself?
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.
PCSA Expels Independent Media After Its Voluntary Withdrawal: A Ruthless Power Move
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.
Independent Media Was NOT ‘Expelled’ from the Press Council — It Left
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.
Censorship Battles: How Independent Media is Challenging South Africa's Press Council
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.
Media Freedom Day: The Battle for Truth, and the Legacy of Dr Iqbal Survé and Sekunjalo
Today, as we celebrate Media Freedom Day, let us remember that this freedom is fragile, says the writer.
Building Independent Media Platforms: A BRICS Imperative
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.
Media Monitoring Africa: Unmasking the Western Agenda
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.