December 2, 2020
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Counting the cost of not supporting the SABC

New Fame Jane Duncan
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Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) found that the SABC’s performance excelled in providing platforms for citizen voices.

Government under pressure to shield whistleblowers after witness D murder
Big Tech, AI, and violence: How South African journalism is being tested
What the G20 taught us about marketing, media and reputation leadership
President Ramaphosa pleased with M20 Johannesburg Declaration initiative
President Ramaphosa pledges deeper engagement with media sector as he receives M20 Johannesburg Declaration
SA’s information watchdog takes on ‘Big Tech’
Five key takeaways from the Competition Commission report into Big Tech and the SA media
Cameroonian journalist Hans Achomba missing since November 5, 2025
Five key takeaways from the Competition Commission report into Big Tech and the SA media
SA’s women artists still fighting for visibility in a hostile music scene
Journalists and leaders unite at Johannesburg’s M20 Summit
M20 Summit to unpack challenges faced by the media
Wits Centre for Journalism endorses historic Media 20 Declaration
Unwavering commitment to solving the media’s challenges
Total blackout warning for the SABC
World News Day — we urgently need an information system that works for all
SABC could face signal blackout by the end of 2025, but there’s still hope
South Africa’s Digital Migration Journey: Challenges, Delays And Future Uncertainties
SA National Editor's Forum faces backlash over ‘selective silence‘ following Mkhwanazi allegations
A new battle, a new strategy — why Media Monitoring Africa is changing
Zimpapers writer Gibson Mhaka named among top finalists in Isu Elihle Pan-African journalism awards
M20 Summit 2025: Advancing Information Integrity on the Road to the G20
World News Day — we urgently need an information system that works for all
SABC total blackout warning
SABC Contemplates Potential Blackout If Switched Off By Signal Carrier – Sentech
African Journalists mobilise to confront climate change disinformation
African media takes stand against climate disinformation at the Goethe-Institut
First-of-its-kind summit hosted by SU’s Centre for Information Integrity in Africa
Addressing South Africa's digital blind spot: Protecting children's rights in the digital age
Minister Malatsi seeks out-of-court settlement to expedite analogue switch-off
Twisting Meta’s arm to protect kids from porn exploitation
Media experts react to viral military impersonation hoax
SABC News turns 75, reflecting on decades of journalism
African Media unite to tackle climate disinformation
South Africa: Debate Intensifies Over Analogue Switch-Off Stakeholders Seek Resolution
SABC News turns 75 – reflecting on decades of journalism
South Africa loosens media ownership rules – but keeps one hand on the remote
Iqbal called us racist, but this is why we’re rushing to his defence
SANEF holds a successful AGM and reiterates that media houses should be members of the Press Council and/or BCCSA
White House trampling on free media
Minister Mckenzie, you pledged to uphold the Constitution: Stop the hateful, unlawful directives
Opinion: Dawood Lagardien Case – Queerphobia, Religion, and the South African Constitution
Discussion | Role of media in reporting crime
MTN South Africa starts online child safety campaign
High Court blocks analogue TV switch-off as digital migration fails millions
New delay in South Africa’s analogue switch-off
Value of podcasts under spotlight after Reason’s clapback
Fireworks in court as e.tv is accused of ulterior motives
Minister's counsel argues Etv wants to protect its commercial interests in analogue switch off case
14 Million At Risk Of No TV Access In South Africa As Analogue Switch-Off Disputes Intensify
Television access at risk for millions of South Africans as analogue switch-off date is contested
Analogue Switch-Off | Not all systems have been put in place: Thandi Smith
Latest analogue TV switch off deadline fast approaching
South Africans in danger of losing access to SABC
Court to hear legal bid to invalidate, halt analogue switch off
Case to halt analogue switch off continues
Court battle over analogue TV switch-off begins
South Africa faces crunch over analogue switch-off
Applicants in analogue case emphasise they support digital migration
Discussion | Damaging effect of disinformation campaigns
South Africa’s digital TV migration falls apart
Call for the eradication of the term ‘child pornography’
Competition Commission has sights set on Google and other media giants
Google and Meta warned: SA may impose a 10% tariff to protect news industry
Huge fears over SABC Bill battle
Call for the eradication of the term ‘child pornography’
There's no clear evidence SA is acting as a proxy for Iran – despite what Zille or Trump say
Groups again call for withdrawal of South African government's flawed SABC Bill
World Radio Day | Challenges faced by radio stations
South Africa: Sentech Embraces The Task Of Distributing Set-Top Boxes To Meet Migration Deadline
eTV, media groups challenge South Africa's 2025 analogue switch-off date
MK Party vs SABC | Procedures not followed in MK-SABC case: Thandi Smith
Bad news for the SABC
SABC Funding Model | 'SABC is critical to the media sector' - William Bird
SABC's financial crisis: 'It should've been addressed 2 decades ago' – Media Monitoring Africa
Plans for new SABC funding model: William Bird weighs in
Israel-Hamas War | Ceasefire confirmed, tensions persist: William Bird
ANC, DA tensions flare over SABC Bill
Communications minister extends SA’s analogue switch-off deadline by three months
MultiChoice, SABC square off again in protracted legal battle over 2013 content deal
Thami urges caution following deepfake video
Malatsi is guarding the SABC’s independence with withdrawal of controversial Bill
Call for RICA Amendment Bill protections to remain
Discussion | SABC Bill withdrawal causes a row
'SABC Bill offered nothing to solve its problems' - Media Monitoring Africa
Warning about minister killing SABC law
Withdrawal of bill puts SABC at risk of collapse: Diko
Solly Malatsi withdraws contentious SABC Bill
Minister Solly Malatsi pulls plug on SABC Bill
Press Council expels Independent Media group for refusal to abide by sanctions
Unacceptable – only 18% of women experts’ voices heard in media during elections
Media Monitoring’s Media Freedom festival explores the legal boundaries of freedom of expression and hate speech
Young ambassadors voice South African children's needs for better lives
Solly Malatsi inherits a communications ministry stuck in the past century
Public Broadcasting | Calls mount for the withdrawal of the SABC Bill: William Bird
Analogue TV switch-off ‘must not marginalise the poor
New Film and Publication Board regulations stifle free speech, claim media groups
SABC blackout warning
Urgent bid to stall regulations that could produce a ‘repressive regime’
What’s the point of having a selective media monitor?
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