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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.
Sekunjalo demands retraction and apology from News24 over misleading article
Sekunjalo Investment Holdings formally requests a retraction and apology from News24, claiming that an article published about Iqbal Survé contains misleading statements that harm his reputation
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.
‘Not a Shred of Truth’: ICTU and Survé expose Nedbank’s alleged collusion
ICTU and Dr Iqbal Survé raise serious allegations against Nedbank, claiming collusion and systemic exclusion of black-owned businesses, challenging the integrity of South Africa's financial system
Karyn Maughan’s ‘letter’ is a cheap propaganda attack against Independent Media and Dr Survé
Karyn Maughan's recent letter to Dr Iqbal Survé is scrutinised for its biassed portrayal of Independent Media and its chairman, revealing a deeper issue within the media landscape
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.
Voices Silenced: The implications of the Sunday Independent’s conflict with the Press Council
Explore the ongoing conflict between the Sunday Independent and the South African Press Council, highlighting the critical issues surrounding media freedom and the implications for journalistic integrity
How the Press Council’s ruling undermines free speech in SA
The News24/Karyn Maughan vs Sunday Independent/Edmond Phiri Kafkaesque ruling undermines and destroys the credibility of the Press Council and raises alarming questions about media freedom and accountability
Daily Maverick announces retrenchments as company cuts costs and restructures
The Daily Maverick has announced that it will be retrenching 5% of its permanent employees and initiating a 15% reduction in operating costs.
Independent Media Rejects Press Council Ruling, says no to Censorship
Independent Media contends that the Press Council has selectively enforced its standards, allowing biased perspectives to flourish while silencing alternative voices.
Independent Media slams Karyn Maughan Press Council ruling as ‘threat’ to freedom of expression
Independent Media has characterised the decision as a 'serious misstep' endangering press freedom and revealing the Press Council's systematic prejudice
Survé socks it to News24
Mohammed Yacoob Vawda and lawyer Rupert Candy are extorting media freedom says IOL and Independent Media chairman, Iqbal Survé.
Media24 puts print publications shutdown on ice
Last month, the company announced its plans to do away with the print versions of four of its titles, citing difficult economic conditions as the reason for the closures.
Media24 faces allegations of workplace toxicity, former employee speaks out
Multi-award-winning journalist Mihlali Ntsabo has accused Media24 of fostering a toxic work environment and failing to address his complaints of intimidation and bullying.
Media’s challenge: Achieving balance between wisdom, experience and an ‘always on’ audience
Media companies have been compelled to make difficult decisions about the sustainability of their traditional print operations for example
Media’s challenge: Achieving balance between wisdom, experience and an ‘always on’ audience
Media companies have been compelled to make difficult decisions about the sustainability of their traditional print operations for example
Case Dismissed: Press Ombud rules against News24 in ‘baas-like’ Phiri Case
Earlier this month, Deputy Press Ombud Tyrone August dismissed a complaint by Nick Wilson, Jan Cronje, and Jeff Wicks after reviewing the matter cleared Edmund Phiri of racism
Media24 jobs bloodbath as 400 staff face axe in digital shift
The titles to be shut down have been on “life support” for a while, with combined losses projected to be R200 million over the next three years.
AfriForum concerned over closure of Media24’s Afrikaans titles amid closure and sale of titles
Lobby Group AfriForum has voiced its concerns over reports that Media24 will be shutting down some of its key print publications, including “City Press”, “Rapport”, “Beeld” and “Daily Sun”, with the dreaded axe set to fall sharply in October.
Media24 to cut 400 jobs in proposed restructure
Media24 has announced that they are considering the closure of five print titles as well as a proposed restructure that could result in the loss of at least 400 jobs.
Employees, media shocked by reported imminent closure of Media24’s key print publications
It was reported that the media company would be waving goodbye to print publications such as “City Press”, “Rapport”, “Beeld” and “Daily Sun”, with the dreaded axe set to fall sharply in October.
‘The despicable desperation of the persecution of Paul Mashatile’
News24's approach to covering Paul Mashatile has been marked by petty sensationalism and malicious bias, focusing on negative portrayals of this well respected South African political leader.
Roscoe Palm: The Counter-revolutionary Cabal selling out the NDR
These counter-revolutionaries are selling out the National Democratic Revolution (NDR), long in the tooth and short on ideas to fix the country that they have played a role in first making
ELECTIONS 2024: We told you so! Ramaphosa, Naspers and the rise of the ANC-DA Coalition
South Africa’s recent election has marked a turning point, with the ANC securing around 40% of the vote, its worst performance since apartheid's end. As foreshadowed by Independent Media in 2019, the ANC now faces forming a coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA), which gained just over 21% of the vote.