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FXI disappointed with Ginwala Enquiry ruling
The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) has expressed its disappointed with the refusal earlier this week by Dr Frene Ginwala, chairperson of the enquiry into the suspension of Vusi Pikoli, head of the NDPP, to entertain representations by e.tv's counsel K Hofmeyr that the broadcaster be allowed to make representations before she closes any session of the hearing. 9 May 2008 08:53

Launch of media coverage indices - Monitoring South Africa
Local companies will soon be the first in the world to benefit from an innovation that will put a scientific and objective measure to what is arguably a company's greatest asset - its reputation. 8 May 2008 15:30

SABC crisis: a blessing in disguise?
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] With CEO Dali Mpofu and director of news Snuki Zikalala suspended, newly-appointed acting CEO Gabriel Mampone has been tasked to lead the cleaning up of the SABC backyard, amid reports that Amrit Manga, the head of TV news and current affairs, has been appointed to lead the news department for now. However, many observers believe that the public broadcaster can take advantage of its current crisis to repair its severely dented image. 8 May 2008 09:04

CNN anchor to moderate Indaba Global Media Face-Off
CNN anchor and news reporter Fionnuala Sweeney will moderate the Global Media Face-Off (GMFO) at Indaba 2008, themed “2010 - Readiness on all fronts.” The GMFO, taking place on Sunday 11 May from 11am, is one of South African Tourism's flagship annual media events and presents an opportunity for the organisation to engage with local and international media on issues affecting tourism in South Africa. 8 May 2008 08:28

Acting SABC group CEO appointed
BREAKING NEWS: Gabriel Mampone, the SABC's group executive of commercial enterprises, was today, Wednesday, 7 May 2008, appointed acting group CEO in place of the suspended Dali Mpofu, SABCnews.com reports. 7 May 2008 15:05

Malawian media institutions dominate NAMISA Awards
[Gregory Gondwe] Malawi's two media institutions have dominated this year's National Media Institute of Southern Africa (NAMISA) awards which are held annually during commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day. 7 May 2008 14:02

Earthquake at SABC as Dali, Snuki suspended
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The suspension yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, 6 May 2008, of SABC head of news and current affairs Snuki Zikalala by CEO Dali Mpofu and late last night of Mpofu himself by the SABC board has opened a can of worms containing allegations of back-stabbing, ‘spying', hidden agendas, political factionalism, power struggles, incompetence and has perhaps pushed the corporation to its lowest level of its 71-year history. “A major earthquake strong enough to blow this tall building is shaking the company and we are all diving for cover,” an SABC top source told Bizcommunity.com. 7 May 2008 10:00

Bullard speaks candidly on local podcast
Sacked Sunday Times columnist and controversial writer David Bullard appears as a special guest on this week's episode of ZA Tech Show - a weekly South African technology podcast. In the show, Bullard speaks candidly about his exit from the Sunday Times and presents his side of the story, while motivating his apology which was recently printed in Business Day. 7 May 2008 09:44

Dali suspends Snuki
BREAKING NEWS: Group CEO of the SABC Dali Mpofu has decided to suspend the group executive: news and current affairs, Dr Snuki Zikalala, with immediate effect pending an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct, the SABC said in a statement late this afternoon, Tuesday, 6 May 2008. 6 May 2008 17:30

Advertising industry gets ready for Mega Media Expo - CADEK Media
The first Mega Media Expo will be presented at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 7 & 8 May 2008. The expo is a one-stop advertising and brand shop offering advertisers and brand managers the opportunity and platform to view the latest advertising and media opportunities to promote their products and services. 6 May 2008 11:33

Media's critical role in fighting HIV/Aids
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Various speakers and panellists, including Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel, who addressed delegates at the 2008 International Public Television (Input) Conference in Johannesburg, have launched a persuasive call to the media worldwide to play a critical role in combating HIV/Aids, which continues to wipe entire communities. “It is clear that with the digital developments the media can help spread a powerful message out there to make a difference,” Dali Mpofu, SABC CEO and chairperson of Global Media Aids Initiative (GMAI), said. 6 May 2008 09:39

Free press, access to info vital for development - UN
NEW YORK: Top United Nations officials have stressed the role of a secure and independent media, and access to information in empowering individuals and advancing development. This marked annual World Press Freedom Day which was celebrated over the weekend. 5 May 2008 13:23

World press pays tribute to colleagues
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] A huge cloud of uncertainty, anxiety and fear hung on Saturday, 3 May 2008, the 18th World Press Freedom Day, as media practitioners and lobby groups across the globe paid a silent tribute to their imprisoned, missing and dead colleagues and decried the critical downturn of press freedom even in countries claiming to be liberally democratic. 5 May 2008 11:09