South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill
Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and should be paused
Focus On PSM: Second time lucky for public media in Ecuador?
A year after it was dismantled, public media is being considered again in Ecuador. But can the country establish a resilient and independent public media system?
Slovenia: RTV SLO Director of TV fired
In a sign of the continued attacks on independent public media in Slovenia, the Director of TV programmes at RTV SLO has been dismissed.
South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law
South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose governments are introducing so-called “fake news” laws.
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety
PMA calls on the international community to work to guarantee the safety of those who remain and to facilitate safe passage urgently for those wanting to leave.
PMA welcomes two new Board members
We warmly welcome Cilla Benkö and Odette Campbell as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.
Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance
We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with its CEO Cilla Benkö joining the PMA Board.
Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster
The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 August 2021
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.