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South African Children Demand Better Online Privacy ProtectionsJohannesburg, – As we celebrate World Children’s Day, young people across South Africa are calling for urgent action to improve online privacy and safety…

Johannesburg, — Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is excited to announce the Media Freedom Festival under the theme, “Media for Democracy: Ensuring Access, Accountability and Integrity in Journalism”

JOHANNESBURG, - Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) announced the lsu Elihle Awards Top 6 finalists onTuesday,

The Campaign for Free Expression (CFE), Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), and SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition are deeply concerned at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)’s statement rejecting the Democratic Alliance’s…

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is delighted to launch its 8th edition of the Isu Elihle Awards Competition – an African ground-breaking initiative that promotes and supports ethical, engaging and quality reporting on children’s issues

STATEMENT: 28 April 2024Condemnation of State Security Agency’s Attempt to Vet SABC Head of NewsSouth African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) and the Campaign…

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JOHANNESBURG, - Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gets ready to open entries for the 8th edition of the Isu Elihle Awards that honors groundbreaking Journalism that amplifies the stories and experiences of Africa's children

25 January 2024Media freedom organisations hail High Court ruling on bid to silence newspaperJOHANNESBURG, - The High Court’s slapping down of a British company’s bid to stop the Mail & Guardian (M&G) from…

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25 January 2024Statement of Support and Solidarity for South African Vigil Honouring Journalists in GazaJOHANNESBURG, – Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) stands in support and solidarity with the journalists in South Africa who…

13th December, 2023Media Monitoring Africa Releases Report on Enyobeni Tavern Tragedy: Assessing Media Coverage of Underage Drinking and Accountability[Johannesburg] - Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), a leading authority in media analysis…

13th December, 2023Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) Unveils Findings on South African Media Coverage of Loadshedding: Protecting or Violating Information Rights

Media Release30 November 20232023 Isu Elihle Awards winners

MEDIA STATEMENT MMA and SOS request an extension for submission on the SABC Bill 21 November 2023The South African Broadcasting Corporation Bill (SABC Bill) seeks to repeal the Broadcasting Act of

This year’s Media Freedom Festival is of particular significance given the important role media will play in the National South African elections in the coming months

MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL: SHAPING TOMORROW'S MEDIA LANDSCAPEJohannesburg, – As we celebrate our 30th year, Media Monitoring Africa is thrilled to announce the upcoming Media Freedom Festival, a ground-breaking event…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2023 MEDIA FREEDOM FESTIVAL: SHAPING TOMORROW'S MEDIA LANDSCAPEJohannesburg, – As we celebrate our 30th year, Media Monitoring Africa is thrilled to announce the upcoming Media Freedom Festival, a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Monitoring Africa (MMA) Reveals Disconcerting Gender Disparity in South African Media CoverageJohannesburg, – In a recent analysis, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has shed light on the alarming…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MMA urges the media and the public to be compassionate in dealing with the Marshalltown tragedy