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US far-right media are pushing back against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States.
Google's regional executive criticises South Africa's Competition Commission for its recent report, claiming it misrepresents the tech giant's role in the media's decline and threatens innovation.
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Reporters Without Borders says Donald Trump's dismantling of US-funded media outlets could put journalists at risk.
A R50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the safe return of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, who vanished a month ago.
Just a day after all employees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them that they were terminated at the end of March.
In this scathing rebuke, Gillian Schutte exposes Chris Roper's complicity in undermining independent media in Africa.
The BRICS Media Forum emerges as a powerful counterforce to Western media dominance, reshaping global narratives and giving voice to the Global South. This analysis explores how this collaborative platform is transforming international media landscapes and challenging traditional information hierarchies. Media as a Tool of Geopolitical Influence
The Competition Commission's provisional report highlights the challenges faced by South African media due to search engines and social media platforms.
The writer explores Chris Roper's theatrical delusions and his obsession with Dr Iqbal Survé and the implications of foreign funding in journalism.
The campaign against Survé is not about business missteps or financial decisions, as his detractors claim. It is about control.
The White House has canceled government subscriptions to Politico amid state funding accusations.
Explore how Naspers’ News24 perpetuates apartheid-era narratives against independent black business leaders in South Africa.
The publication reported that more than R800,000 was spent on Gayton McKenzie's first official trip, including on items which he described as “exorbitant” and “very steep”.
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.
Western outlets have often resorted to dumbing down societies by reducing global events to shallow soundbites or clickbait that reinforces convenient stereotypes.
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.
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri is slamming South African media following reports of Chris Brown's filling up of the FNB Stadium, at the weekend.
The latest CPJ data shows that 91 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, down from 98 the previous year, with the Israel-Gaza war responsible for more than half of fatalities.
The United States on Monday vowed to make all efforts to bring back journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012, with a US envoy heading to the region after strongman Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
Conservative podcasters have enjoyed a popularity boost in the United States in recent months, thrusting them into an evolving media market that has been dominated by liberal political voices.
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.
EFF condemns Minister Malatsi’s withdrawal of the SABC Bill, accusing him of undermining public broadcasting and serving white-owned media.