Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird said in some respects, the media had made significant strides in transformation, but that this had not been sufficient.

“Despite all of this, and the near universal condemnation of its Protest Policy, the SABC and its management still remain defiant,” her affidavit continued. “Given

The SABC has already missed a deadline to file opposing papers in an urgent interdict against a ban sought by the Helen Suzman Foundation. The

“It represents a fundamental and clear threat to our democracy,” said William Bird, director of Media Monitoring Africa, a group that brought a complaint on

Media Monitoring Africa’s William Bird says Matlala was suspended just five months into his job and no explanation was given as to why he was

But it isn’t those elements that are the most concerning, rather it is the adoption of an approach now made famous by Donald Trump that

On Monday, Icasa ruled that the SABC must withdraw its decision not to broadcast footage of violent protests and damage to property. Bird said it

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) ruled on Monday that the SABC must withdraw its resolution to ban the broadcasting of violent protests. Paul

Phamodi said he “wouldn’t bet money” on the SABC complying with Icasa’s order. “We know the SABC is notorious for routinely taking matters upon judicial

Lawyers for Media Monitoring Africa and the SOS: Support Public Broadcasting Campaign, among civil society organisations that complained to the Independent Communications Authority of SA