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MMA and the SOS Coalition have called on the communication regulator Icasa not to grant the company the licence because of links with the controversial Gupta family.

Owing to the "controversies" associated with ANN7, MultiChoice said it would not renew its contract with the channel when it expired in August 2018.

“ANN7 will shortly close down and so too will The New Age. This group is doomed, and rightfully so.” Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird added that MultiChoice needed to show what their mistakes were.

It emerged that MultiChoice made the payment, allegedly in exchange for political influence over government policy on digital migration in its favour.

Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird said there were concerns that the briefing amounted to “smoke and mirrors” and that “if there’s nothing to hide” MultiChoice should.

The announcement comes weeks after the SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa confirmed he was set to take over the position from ousted COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

Media Monitoring Africa and the SOS Coalition recognised Lloyd’s enormous contribution to the broadcast arena and to the ongoing fight for media freedom.

The R500,000 payment made to SABC3 to interview Bathabile Dlamini over two hour-long episodes of "Real Talk With Anele" was inappropriate, problematic in many ways, and crossed.

The non-profit donation platform will be administered by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and will be funded by public donations.

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.

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.