MMA's submission to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development on the Children's Amendment Bill, drawing on its monitoring of children's representation and safety in South African media and digital platforms.
This joint submission by Research ICT Africa and ALT Advisory brings together research expertise and policy analysis to inform deliberations on digital economy or ICT regulation policy in South...
MMA's submission to the Select Committee on Security and Justice on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, raising concerns about overbroad provisions that could chill legitimate expression and media reporting.
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
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
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, 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
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's submission on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, raising concerns that overbroad provisions could chill legitimate expression and media reporting in South Africa.
This submission is made by Media Monitoring Africa (“MMA”) to the South African Human Rights Commission (“SAHRC”) in response to the invitation for submissions from those who have information that can assist in the...
MMA contributed to the development of General Comment No. 26 on children's rights and the environment, advocating for child-centred approaches to environmental rights and digital safety.
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
Media Monitoring Africa (“MMA”) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Standing Committee on Finance (“Committee”) on General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendmen...
Media Monitoring Africa ("MMA") appreciates the invitation received from the Film and Publication Board ("FPB") to provide both written and oral submissions for purposes of the upcoming consultative hearing.
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
As organisations promoting freedom of expression, this submission focuses on South Africa’s compliance with international human rights obligations related to freedom of opinion and expression and on progress made sinc...
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
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
In Notice No. 620 published in Government Gazette No. 44865 dated 15 July 2021, the Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (the Department) published the SABC Bill 2021 (the Bill) for...
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) welcomes this opportunity to provide information to the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) in respect of its assessment of the impact of the recommendations of the Data...
MMA submitted its recommendations on the review of the IBA Act, advocating for a strengthened, independent broadcasting regulator that upholds media freedom and public interest broadcasting.
A civil society submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, addressing feminist advocacy, digital rights, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence in the South African context.
It is incumbent upon SOS and MMA to respond to significant policy processes as they unfold to support the public interest in the outcomes of these processes.
Media Monitoring Africa (“MMA”) provides this submission on the Draft Films and Publications Amendment Regulations, 2020 (“the Draft Regulations”), in response to the call for submissions published by the Minister of...
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,
This submission on the Draft Paper on Digital Futures: South Africa’s Digital Readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Draft Paper) is made by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), and endorsed by the South African...
This submission on the Draft Paper on Digital Futures: South Africa’s Digital Readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Draft Paper) is made by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), and endorsed by the South African...
This submission focuses on the importance of access to telecommunications to enable the full enjoyment of fundamental rights and the need for a right-based approach in the finalisation and implementation of the findin...
Media Monitoring Africa (“MMA”) provides this submission on the Draft Films and Publications Amendment Regulations, 2020 (“the Draft Regulations”), in response to the call for submissions published by the Minister of...
Search and seizure warrant executed against investigative journalist Jacques Pauw, raising critical press freedom concerns about source protection and law enforcement overreach.
MMA welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) on the Discussion Paper on Sexual Offences (Pornography and Children) and the Draft Bill published in terms of...
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) provides this submission to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services (Portfolio Committee) on the Promotion of Access to Information Amendment Draft Bill (the Bill).
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
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,
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.
MMA provided a written submission to the Electoral Commission of South Africa on the proposed Regulations Regarding Represented Political Party Funding published in terms of section 24(2) of the Political Party Fundin...
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) provides this submission on the Cybercrimes Bill B6B-2017, in response to the call for submissions by the Select Committee on Security and Justice (Select Committee) of the National Counc...
On the 14th November, We (Media Monitoring Africa) and SOS: Support Public Broadcasting Coalition sent a letter to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications noting the urgency which the remaining...
Joint submission by the SOS Coalition and MMA to the Zondo Commission, examining how state capture undermined the SABC's editorial independence and the broader public broadcasting mandate.
SOS and MMA have extensive experience in acting in the public interest on matters of freedom of expression and specifically public service broadcasting.
This submission on the draft Regulations published for comment by the Information Regulator in terms of section 112(2) of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is made jointly by the Press Counc...
This 2017 submission by Media Monitoring Africa addresses the SABC's editorial policy, presenting recommendations for how South Africa's public broadcaster should govern its editorial processes to...
Joint submission by SANEF, the SOS Coalition, and MMA on the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill, raising serious concerns that overbroad definitions of critical infrastructure could be used to restrict press freedom and media access.
This submission is guided by the principle that children are active agents who, if given the opportunity and in accordance with their evolving capacity, have the ability to meaningfully contribute to various complex...
Formal written submission on the Copyright Amendment Bill (2017) from Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) in conjunction with South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) and Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ltd.
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 26 May 2016, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and SOS: Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS) put forward a formal written submission on the Film and Publication Amendment Bill, as invited by parliament.
MMA's representations to ICASA on local content regulations, arguing that in a converging digital landscape, local content quotas remain critical to South Africa's cultural identity and public interest broadcasting.
MMA's submission on the National Integrated ICT Policy Discussion Paper, covering infrastructure, audio-visual content, internet governance, and protection of children online.
MMA's submission to the Independent Newspapers User-Generated Content Panel, examining hate speech in online comments and recommending accountability measures for media platforms hosting user content.
MMA's submission to USAASA on the qualifying criteria for the set-top box subsidy scheme, arguing eligibility must prioritise the most economically marginalised households to bridge South Africa's digital divide.
MMA's response to the ICT Green Paper, engaging on infrastructure, audio-visual content services, internet governance, and the protection of children's rights online.
