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Newly launched Free Expression Legal Network to increase protection for media freedom

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Trump’s foreign aid freeze disrupts global journalism

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Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

31 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show that online platforms’ influence on news consumption

MDPMI consumer survey shows 77% respondents access news on social media platforms

24 Oct 2024

Source: © Pexels Sanef recently proposed its Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA reports Media24

Sanef proposes Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA

22 Oct 2024

Biased media coverage costs Africa $4.2bn on debt servicing

Biased media coverage costs Africa $4.2bn on debt servicing

15 Oct 2024

Source: © IMASA A coalition of African editor guilds and media owner organisations has partnered with Code for Africa’s (CfA) media research unit, CivicSignal, to build a database tracking title closures, staff losses and other market impacts

Calling on African media to map the media meltdown

14 Oct 2024

The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards the regional winners for Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo have been announced (Image supplied)

2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards: Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo regional winners

4 Oct 2024

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From darkness to light: Changing media narratives about Africa

J Siguru Wahutu and David Cheruiyot 2 Oct 2024

The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have announced the Gqeberha regional winners across the competition’s 12 categories (Image supplied)

2024 Vodacom Journalist Awards: Regional winners for Gqeberha

2 Oct 2024

On the eve of World News Day Kalay Maistry, head of reputation, risk & advisory at Razor PR says PR Pros should be deeply concerned about the state of media (Image supplied)

EXCLUSIVE: Razor PR's Kalay Maistry: Why the crisis in South African media should concern PR Pros

23 Sep 2024

Source: © VOA News Meta will ban RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads

Meta bans Russia state media across all platforms as “covert influence” operations threaten US election

Danette Breitenbach 17 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability

Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst

Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University 12 Sep 2024

Palestinian AFP photojournalist Mahmud Hams was awarded the Visa d’Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza (Image supplied)

Palestinian photojournalist Mahmud Hams awarded Visa d'Or for powerful Gaza war coverage

9 Sep 2024

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Brazil bans social network X after Elon Musk refuses court orders

2 Sep 2024

Daily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

Daily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

30 Aug 2024

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Zuckerberg regrets bowing to government pressure on Covid-19 censorship

30 Aug 2024

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Reuters safety adviser killed and 3 journalists injured in Ukraine attack

28 Aug 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

This year a new campaign, Choose Truth, created by South Africa's Daily Maverick, will be featured for World News Day (Image supplied)

South Africa's Daily Maverick's Choose Truth campaign for World News Day

12 Aug 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

All the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Source: © CPJ The Basmanny district court in Moscow has convicted Russian-American journalist and writer Masha Gessen of disseminating "fake" information about the Russian military

Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen convicted of disseminating "fake" information

19 Jul 2024

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Kenya must compensate family of slain Pakistan journalist, court rules

Humphrey Malalo 9 Jul 2024

Source: © We the People SA We the People SA has translated the 4,675-word Bill of Rights into 15 concise and relatable tweets

#TheBillOfTweets - AI translates South Africa's Constitution into 15 tweets

8 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf The mandarins of government communication cannot afford to be bystanders in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy says Motalatale Modiba, chief director communication: Gauteng Department of Health

Reassessing government communication in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy

Motalatale Modiba 5 Jul 2024

Image supplied. Image source: ©ididthat.co Carl Willoughby, chief creative officer TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris and the chairperson of the Creative Circle says we know we as a country can do so much better

#Cannes2024: The new standard

Carl Willoughby 24 Jun 2024

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

5 Jun 2024

Image supplied. Carlos Fernando Chamorro, editor-in-chief of Confidencial (Photo: Mick Friis)

Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro awarded Wan-Ifra's Golden Pen of Freedom

31 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa rules in favour of DA against SABC on flag-burning election advertisement

#SAelections24: Icasa rules in favour of DA's flag-burning advertisement

27 May 2024

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2 Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

Tunisian newsroom 16 May 2024

Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler. Source: Rappler.

Co-founder of Rappler Maria Ressa is the 2024 Cannes LionHeart recipient

13 May 2024

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Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Marketing & MediaNewsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

Media24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

Marketing & MediaMedia24 starts transition to a fully digital media company

31 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf The results from the MDPMI consumer survey show that online platforms’ influence on news consumption

Marketing & MediaMDPMI consumer survey shows 77% respondents access news on social media platforms

24 Oct 2024

Source: © Pexels Sanef recently proposed its Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA reports Media24

Marketing & MediaSanef proposes Journalism Sustainability Fund to Business Leadership SA

22 Oct 2024

Biased media coverage costs Africa $4.2bn on debt servicing

Marketing & MediaBiased media coverage costs Africa $4.2bn on debt servicing

15 Oct 2024

Source: © IMASA A coalition of African editor guilds and media owner organisations has partnered with Code for Africa’s (CfA) media research unit, CivicSignal, to build a database tracking title closures, staff losses and other market impacts

Marketing & MediaCalling on African media to map the media meltdown

14 Oct 2024

The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards the regional winners for Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo have been announced (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards: Free State, Northern Cape, North West and Limpopo regional winners

4 Oct 2024

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Marketing & MediaFrom darkness to light: Changing media narratives about Africa

J Siguru Wahutu and David Cheruiyot 2 Oct 2024

The 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards have announced the Gqeberha regional winners across the competition’s 12 categories (Image supplied)

Marketing & Media2024 Vodacom Journalist Awards: Regional winners for Gqeberha

2 Oct 2024

On the eve of World News Day Kalay Maistry, head of reputation, risk & advisory at Razor PR says PR Pros should be deeply concerned about the state of media (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaEXCLUSIVE: Razor PR's Kalay Maistry: Why the crisis in South African media should concern PR Pros

23 Sep 2024

Source: © VOA News Meta will ban RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads

Marketing & MediaMeta bans Russia state media across all platforms as “covert influence” operations threaten US election

Danette Breitenbach 17 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability

Marketing & MediaGlobal media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst

Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University 12 Sep 2024

Palestinian AFP photojournalist Mahmud Hams was awarded the Visa d’Or News prize for his coverage of the conflict in Gaza (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaPalestinian photojournalist Mahmud Hams awarded Visa d'Or for powerful Gaza war coverage

9 Sep 2024

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Marketing & MediaBrazil bans social network X after Elon Musk refuses court orders

2 Sep 2024

Daily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

Marketing & MediaDaily Maverick's co-founder Branko Brkic to step down as editor-in-chief

30 Aug 2024

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Marketing & MediaZuckerberg regrets bowing to government pressure on Covid-19 censorship

30 Aug 2024

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Marketing & MediaReuters safety adviser killed and 3 journalists injured in Ukraine attack

28 Aug 2024

Why over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Marketing & MediaWhy over 350 organisations share their news via a Biz Press Office

Bizcommunity.com 19 Aug 2024

This year a new campaign, Choose Truth, created by South Africa's Daily Maverick, will be featured for World News Day (Image supplied)

Marketing & MediaSouth Africa's Daily Maverick's Choose Truth campaign for World News Day

12 Aug 2024

Source ©: Sikuvile Awards The Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards were announced on Saturday evening, 20 July

Marketing & MediaAll the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards winners

Danette Breitenbach 21 Jul 2024

Source: © CPJ The Basmanny district court in Moscow has convicted Russian-American journalist and writer Masha Gessen of disseminating "fake" information about the Russian military

Marketing & MediaRussian-American journalist Masha Gessen convicted of disseminating "fake" information

19 Jul 2024

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Marketing & MediaKenya must compensate family of slain Pakistan journalist, court rules

Humphrey Malalo 9 Jul 2024

Source: © We the People SA We the People SA has translated the 4,675-word Bill of Rights into 15 concise and relatable tweets

Marketing & Media#TheBillOfTweets - AI translates South Africa's Constitution into 15 tweets

8 Jul 2024

Source: © 123rf The mandarins of government communication cannot afford to be bystanders in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy says Motalatale Modiba, chief director communication: Gauteng Department of Health

Marketing & MediaReassessing government communication in the evolving narrative of SA's maturing democracy

Motalatale Modiba 5 Jul 2024

$Image supplied. Image source: ©ididthat.co Carl Willoughby, chief creative officer TBWA \ Hunt Lascaris and the chairperson of the Creative Circle says we know we as a country can do so much better$

Marketing & Media#Cannes2024: The new standard

Carl Willoughby 24 Jun 2024

All the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

Marketing & MediaAll the Sanef Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards finalists

5 Jun 2024

Image supplied. Carlos Fernando Chamorro, editor-in-chief of Confidencial (Photo: Mick Friis)

Marketing & MediaNicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro awarded Wan-Ifra's Golden Pen of Freedom

31 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa rules in favour of DA against SABC on flag-burning election advertisement

Marketing & Media#SAelections24: Icasa rules in favour of DA's flag-burning advertisement

27 May 2024

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Marketing & Media2 Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

Tunisian newsroom 16 May 2024

Maria Ressa is the co-founder of Rappler. Source: Rappler.

Marketing & MediaCo-founder of Rappler Maria Ressa is the 2024 Cannes LionHeart recipient

13 May 2024

Katy Katopodis' PRCA Ethics & Practices Board appointment underscores its critical role

Marketing & MediaKaty Katopodis' PRCA Ethics & Practices Board appointment underscores its critical role

8 May 2024

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Marketing & MediaKaizer Chiefs vs Sunday World: Press Ombud rules against headline

Ombud Watcher Law 7 May 2024

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Marketing & MediaSouth Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity

Prinola Govenden 6 May 2024

Source: Royal Television Society Over 300 BBC World Service journalists - around 15% - work in exile

Marketing & MediaMedia Freedom: BBC's World Service Presents highlights journalists forced to work in exile

6 May 2024

Google has built up election experience from its global operations

ICT#SAelections24: Google steps up to safeguard voters

2 May 2024

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Marketing & MediaBurkina Faso suspends more foreign media over killings coverage

Alessandra Prentice 29 Apr 2024

Image supplied. TikTok has announced several initiatives with the local electoral commission and civil society organisations to combat misinformation

Marketing & Media#SAelections24: Initiatives to fight misinformation, provide access to reliable information launched

26 Apr 2024

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Marketing & MediaTaliban arrests radio journalists for engaging with female callers - CPJ

26 Apr 2024

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Marketing & MediaUS Senate approves bill to pressure TikTok sale

24 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf Applications for accreditation for national and provincial Results Operations Centres (ROCs) have opened

Marketing & Media#SAelections24: Media accreditation for all Results Operation Centres

24 Apr 2024

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