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COVID-19: Film makers say relief fund is too small and inaccessible for most

Posted By: Karabo Mafoloon: April 22, 2020In: Film

The local film industry, which employs about 25 000 people, has like many other industries come to an almost complete halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Landmark ruling for science journalists

Posted By: GroundUp Newson: March 23, 2020In: News

The appeal committee of the Press Council has clarified the obligations of science journalists in South Africa, with immediate implications for coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Lottery supporters march against journalists who exposed corruption

Posted By: Elna Schützon: March 10, 2020In: News

Under the umbrella of United Civil Society In Action, hundreds of people marched to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Pretoria on Thursday. They handed over a memorandum calling... Read more

Lottery threatens criminal charges against journalists

Posted By: GroundUp Newson: February 04, 2020In: News

The NLC intends to lay criminal charges against freelance journalist Raymond Joseph and GroundUp over an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud and corruption involving multimillion-rand L... Read more

Is the National Lotteries Commission countering media exposés with advertising?

Posted By: Raymond Josephon: December 18, 2019In: Press

“The National Lotteries Commission handed over the keys to a newly rebuilt Vhafamadi to the principal Mr Thenga just in time for the 2017 academic year.” This quote about a school is from an... Read more

Does Sunday World want to do journalism or be a defender of corruption?

Posted By: Nathan Geffenon: November 26, 2019In: Press

The Sunday World was recently bought by Fundudzi Media, which is owned by David Mabilu, a politically-connected Limpopo construction businessman. The sale was concluded after owner... Read more