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News of the appointment of new SABC COO Chris Maroleng, subject to final security vetting processes, has been welcomed by the SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring.

William Bird, executive director at Media Monitoring Africa, said Maroleng had "no cloud hanging over his head" and his appointment should be welcomed by everyone.

The SOS (Save Our SABC) Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA)‚ in a joint statement‚ have welcomed Chris Maroleng’s reported appointment as the new SABC COO “subject to final security vetting processes”.

Following much controversy and contestation of his appointment, the SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa today confirmed the appointment of SABC COO, Chris Maroleng.

The immense public support for investigative journalist and author Jacques Pauw has led to the launch of a legal defence fund to be administered by advocacy group Media Monitoring Africa (MMA).

Johannesburg – After being inundated with offers from the public, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) says it has resolved to establish a legal defence fund for The President's Keepers.

A senior broadcasting executive said he predicted a massive clash between the minister and the SABC board, as the interim court order was clear.

On Monday, Media Monitoring Africa announced a "legal defence fund" for journalist and author Jacques Pauw to fight legal challenges over his explosive 2017 book, The President’s Keepers.

Facing a slew of potential criminal and civil suits, author of The President’s Keepers, Jacques Pauw will receive financial aid, through a defence fund set up for him.

Media Monitoring Africa has set up a fund to assist journalist Jacques Pauw with his legal battles.

Johannesburg – After being inundated with offers from the public, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) says it has resolved to establish a legal defence fund for The President's Keepers author Jacques Pauw.

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) has expressed its support of the strike action taken by the Broadcasting, Electronic, Media.

Johannesburg - South African journalist Beth Amato was crowned the 2017 winner of the Isu Elihle "Great Idea" Awards, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) announced on Friday.

South African journalist Beth Amato was crowned the 2017 winner of the Isu Elihle "Great Idea" Awards, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) announced on Friday.

But, said William Bird, who was speaking on behalf of the SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa, two of the parties which won the case against the ministry: “All parties are.

DStv pays Gupta-owned ANN7 millions Yadhana Jadoo The agreement between the two companies had been altered to allow for the annual fee for the news channel to be increased from R50 million to R150 million.

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) said while this was only a draft contract, the issue lay with just how much ANN7 was receiving “in any case” as opposed to the national broadcaster,.

Media Monitoring Africa, the SOS Coalition and the Freedom of Expression Institute brought an application against the SABC, the minister of communications and others.