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Solly Mokoetle: From ‘This is Radio Freedom’ to ‘This is Freedom for all Radio’

Posted By: Michael Markovitzon: November 22, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

SABC board member Michael Markovitz delivered a tribute at Solly Mokoetle's memorial service on Thursday. Read more

On the record: The King and the Clown come together

Posted By: Michael Bratton: October 04, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

When it comes to corporate rivalries, there are none more ferocious than Burger King and McDonalds. As a recent campaign highlighted... Read more

On the record: We live in a world of hate

Posted By: Adi Eyalon: September 26, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

If this is a story, then it isn’t about Roxanne Joseph. Perhaps it’s a discussion about mental illness and ethics. It’s a discussion that should be had by the journalism community, not in a... Read more

The winning dividend: How to win an AMASA Award

Posted By: Britta Reidon: August 27, 2019In: Awards, Our blog: On the record.

Entries for the AMASA Awards opened on the 24 July 2019. These awards, established in their current format in 2014 by Advertising Media Association of South Africa, are intended to recognise... Read more

On the record: Where is the accuracy (and grammar) in SA TV news?

Posted By: Llewellyn Krielon: August 26, 2019In: Our blog: On the record.

[BLOG] Llewellyn Kriel has been monitoring random 15-minute bulletins on SABC TV News, eNCA and newbie Newzroom Afrika as and when he is able to, logging 211 broadcasts so far. Read more

On the record: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the reality of the digital divide

Posted By: Glenda Nevillon: June 25, 2019In: Media education, Our blog: On the record.

Admirable and inspiring as President Ramaphosa's vision of smart South Africa is, it cannot materialise unless SA not only crosses the digital divide, but eliminates it altogether. Read more