The battle to ‘save’ the SABC’s soul continues unabated and has entered a crucial phase. Towards the end of last week, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) held its deliberations […]...
The Media Monitoring Project (MMP) is deeply troubled by the incorrect and misleading statements made by Tommy Ntsewa in his Viewpoints piece, “Political opinions should be voiced after the age […]...
Today the National Council of Provinces will be holding deliberations on the Broadcasting Amendment Bill. The “Save our SABC” Campaign, representing COSATU, the Treatment Action Campaign, a host of NGOs […]...
The “Save our SABC” Coalition, representing COSATU, Bemawu, the Treatment Action Campaign, a host of NGOs and CBOs including the Freedom of Expression Institute, the Media Monitoring Project, and the […]...
Violent events are an every day feature for the media in South Africa. However, media can report on these events in various ways. The Media Monitoring Project explores ethical considerations […]...
The Media Monitoring Project (MMP) is deeply disturbed by the Sowetan article “Shakoane plaintiff ‘had been sexually active’” (13/10/08, p.6). Both the article and the title mislead readers on what is at issue in […]...
One of Sowetan’s regular features is its Parenting Corner, which contains information and advice directed at parents. Topics previously covered have included the role of fathers, suicide, alternatives to corporal punishment, […]...
City Press is commended for two of its stories, “Soccer riches a bridge too far” (05/10/08, p. 26) by Waldimar Pelser, and “Learners to pave way for World Cup” (Gauteng Section, 05/10/08, p. 8) by […]...
Violent events are an everyday feature for the media in SA. It may be argued that certain horrific visuals are necessary to report the reality of violent events, such as […]...