Journalistic ethics have come under the spotlight in the recent past.

Media law: This two-day course will examine the key features of media law of relevance to journalists, editors, producers and broadcasters. The course will cover freedom of expression and the media, the law of defamation, the law of privacy and access to information, contempt of court and hate speech. Various topical issues, such as the Health Minister's privacy case against the Sunday Times, and Noseweek's case against First Rand, will be debated. Practical exercises and examples will be used to illustrate how these rules apply in practice.

Ethics: Journalistic ethics have come under the spotlight in the recent past. Groups that are unhappy with the media for a range of reasons often choose to couch their attacks in ethical terms. Under the circumstances, it is essential for journalists to understand the rules of the game clearly and thoroughly. This course - running together with one on media law - takes an intensely practical approach. It uses recent examples and controversies to develop the skills necessary to analyse issues that may arise, and to find good solutions. Were the media right to report on the health of the Health Minister in the way that they did? Should the media be subject to stronger regulation, as suggested in recent discussions within the ANC? How should reporters deal with politically motivated leaks? These are the kind of questions that will form the basis for discussion and learning. Participants will come away with a comprehensive set of handouts.

Venue

Date: 11 August 2008 to 14 August 2008
Location: IAJ Parktown, Johannesburg
More info: 9 Jubilee Road
Parktown
Johannesburg

Contact: Mabatho Sekwala
Company name: Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ)
Telephone number: 27 11 484 1765
Email address print@iaj.org.za