April 04
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribue to Tony Heard
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to distinguished journalist, acclaimed editor, and former special adviser in the Presidency, Tony Heard. Read more »
January 04
South Africa: Tributes for Magubane Continue
Tributes for the late veteran photographer Peter Magubane have continued to pour in. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Southern Africa: Media Practitioners Urged to Enter SADC Media Awards
Government has called on media practitioners to submit their entries for the 2024 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards. Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Nomsa Chabeni Appointed SABC's New CEO
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced on Monday the appointment of Nomsa Chabeli as its new CEO. Read more »
November 02, 2023
South Africa: Government Recognises Media's Role in Advancing Democracy
The South African government has joined calls for the protection of journalists' rights, particularly during a time when South Africa is preparing for national elections. Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Reflecting On 30 Years of Media Freedom
Media Monitoring Africa Head of Programmes Thandi Smith has recognised government's role in supporting and promoting media freedom while reflecting of the 30 years of media freedom… Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: SABC, Multichoice Agree On Rights to Broadcast Rugby World Cup
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has welcomed the agreement between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice regarding the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: SABC Urged to Resolve Rugby World Cup Broadcast Rights Matter
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has urged the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to reach an agreement with SuperSport to secure sub-licensing of… Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Government Pays Tribute to Veteran Journalist, Derek Watts
Government has sent condolences on the passing of one of the nation's most esteemed and respected journalists, Derek Watts. Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: North West Premier Saddened By Passing of Two SABC Journalists
North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi, said he was saddened by the passing of two former SABC journalists serving his community. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: MDDA Opens the Call for Grant Funding Applications
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has encouraged community media broadcasters to apply for grant funding. Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Public, Private Bodies Called to Submit Reports On Access to Information
The Information Regulator has invited all public and private bodies to submit their Annual Reports for the 2022-2023 financial year on access to information requests received and… Read more »
Africa: Media Freedom a Pillar in Democratic South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom of the media to do its work is an imperative pillar of South Africa's democracy. Read more »
May 04, 2023
South Africa: Sanef Lauds Media Freedom
While the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) has lauded the respect afforded to media rights and freedom of expression in South Africa, the body says efforts must be… Read more »
South Africa: New Community Radio Studio to Be Unveiled in KZN
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nomasonto Motaung and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) will on Friday unveil brand new state-of-the-art broadcast studios in… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Listen to SONA
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), today encouraged train commuters at the Cape Town train station… Read more »
May 19, 2022
South Africa: Digital Migration - Analogue Switch Off By 30 June
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is working towards concluding the analogue switch-off by the end of next month, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on… Read more »
May 12, 2022
South Africa: Dirco Condemns Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has condemned in the strongest possible terms the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, allegedly… Read more »
June 15, 2016
South Africa: Peter Magubane Launches June 16 Book
South Africa's renowned photo journalist, Peter Magubane, has launched a book on the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising. Read more »