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South Africa’s digital TV switchover has been postponed after a last-minute court ruling extended the deadline from 31 March.

2022 is revealing itself to be yet another testing year for independent media in Africa. But some gains have been made for media freedom and innovations.

RTÉ's Director-General says the current licence fee funding model is “utterly broken” and needs to be changed urgently.

South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC dismissed its Head of News on Friday “with immediate effect”, citing a breakdown in trust.

SABC's financial and editorial pressures have resurfaced in the form of election coverage complaints, disciplinary action against SABC’s editor-in-chief and ongoing funding restraints.

The licence fee has remained a popular funding model for PSM. But it's under threat, and broadcasters are searching for an alternative.

Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and should be paused

The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.

The Public Media Alliance condemns attacks against SABC journalists and media workers during nationwide protests.

As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?