Cases & outcomes

Globally, there have been media reports of X’s Grok AI chatbot (Grok) being used to create and share sexualised images of real people, including children, which amounts to the non-consensual distribution of intimate imagery (NCII) as well as child sexual

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has joined this landmark Equality Court case as amicus curiae to support the protection of vulnerable communities while affirming the constitutional imperative to balance fundamental rights. The matter concerns the posting of a sign and the

Constitutional Court ruling on copyright exceptions for persons with visual disabilities — a landmark for access to information and disability rights in South Africa.

Legal challenge by e.tv and others against ministerial directives on digital TV migration, raising questions about broadcasting independence and regulatory overreach.

As MMA, we remain committed to striving for an accessible, accountable, and transparent information ecosystem we can trust, which free-to-air TV is essential for. If the Analogue Switch Off (ASO) goes ahead as scheduled for the 31st of March, millions

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has joined the case Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia and Others v Operation Dudula and Others as amicus curiae to underscore the principle that fundamental rights, including dignity, equality, and freedom from discrimination, apply both online and

MMA, SOS, FXI, and Mondli Makhanya challenged SABC and Sol Plaatje Municipality over conduct threatening press freedom and journalistic independence.

The central issue is the Sunday Independent's comparison of Karyn Maughan to Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl, following her critical article about Independent Media's chairperson, Iqbal Survé. Given the significant implications of this dispute for media freedom and ethics, MMA's involvement

Democratic Alliance secured a court order against the President of South Africa and others, affirming judicial oversight of executive conduct under the Constitution.

The argument proposes a three question test approach to determining Hate Speech. This includes: Does the piece amount to advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion? If not, the complaint must be rejected. If so,

Media Monitoring Africa has applied to be admitted as an amicus curiae in this matter in terms of Rule 16A(5) of the Uniform Rules of Court. None of the parties oppose Media Monitoring Africa’s admission. The Magistrates’ Court concluded that SANEF’s

In early 2015, there was a story in the media about a child victim known as Zephany Nurse, although this is not her real name. A woman had allegedly kidnapped her from the hospital in which she was born and

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOSA) and the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) lodged papers with the Complaints Compliance Committee of ICASA over the SABC’s decision to ban coverage of violent protests/destruction of public property.

On the 18th May, 2017, Media Monitoring Africa appeared in court as Amicus to the Van Breda/Media 24 and Others case. The case dealt with the issue of live streaming the murder trial of Henry Van Breda. In mid August,

The following case concerns the President’s failure to appoint non-executive Directors to the Board of the SABC. MMA and SOS believe that the delay in the appointment of these crucial positions further exacerbates the crisis at the SABC. MMA and

Regulations for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State Media Monitoring Africa is a non-profit organisation which promotes ethical and fair journalism that supports democracy and human

Regulations for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State Media Monitoring Africa is a non-profit organisation which promotes ethical and fair journalism that supports democracy and human

In February 2019, Media Monitoring Africa and SOS: Support Public Broadcasting Coalition have written a letter to the Presidency and Parliament demanding a timetable reflecting the appointment process for the new SABC Board members. This letter remains unanswered and on

Search and seizure warrant executed against investigative journalist Jacques Pauw, raising critical press freedom concerns about source protection and law enforcement overreach.

SANEF challenged EFF intimidation of journalists; MMA appeared as amicus curiae. Landmark ruling affirming press freedom against political threats and harassment.

Media Monitoring Africa has applied to be admitted as an amicus curiae in this matter in terms of Rule 16A(5) of the Uniform Rules of Court. None of the parties oppose Media Monitoring Africa’s admission. The Magistrates’ Court concluded that SANEF’s

This matter concerns the careful balancing of the rights to free expression, dignity and equality in the context of hate speech legislation. In particular, this Court is called upon to interpret the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination

The first judgment penned by Mhlantla J and concurred in by Mogoeng CJ, Khampepe J, Ledwaba J, Madlanga J, Nicholls J and Theron J, held that the overarching purpose of section 154(3) of the CPA is child protection; protection from

Media Monitoring Africa, represented by Power Singh Inc., has been admitted as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the confirmation proceedings before the Constitutional Court of South Africa in amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC and Another v

MMA filed a formal BCCSA complaint against a South African broadcaster for content in breach of the Broadcasting Code, as part of its media accountability mandate.

Media Monitoring Africa (“MMA”) was admitted as an amicus curiae by order of this Court on 17 July 2020, and raises three main issues of relevance to this matter: First, the need to bear in mind the threat of disinformation

Media Monitoring Africa  has a clear interest in , and contribution to make the important issues arising, in the applications. MMA acts in the public interests of their members. Freedom of expression, in particular press freedom, lies in the heart

A complaint was lodged by Media Monitoring Africa against the Broadcasters eNCA and etv for broadcasting an interview with a certain Mr David Icke, also known as a conspiracy theorist, whose view is that the Covid-19 pandemic is a hoax

This is an intervention application in terms of Rule 12 of the Uniform Rules of Court. The applicants seek leave to intervene in the main application, under the same case number, which relates to South Africa's digital migration process and

Media Monitoring Africa  has a clear interest in , and contribution to make the important issues arising, in the applications. MMA acts in the public interests of their members. Freedom of expression, in particular press freedom, lies in the heart

MMA and SOS support the existence of the BCCSA and its system of self regulation emphatically and unequivocally. That is exactly why they have brought this application. They are concerned that the two impinged decisions of the BCCSA Appeal Tribunal

On 21 September 2021, MMA was admitted as an amicus curiae in Blind SA v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (14996/21), during the High Court hearing in this matter. MMA supports the relief sought by the Applicant and submits