fake news media literacy

Public broadcasters and youth media literacy

Effective democracy relies on citizen’s access to trustworthy information. But it also requires citizens to be able to make critical decisions about the sources of that information and whether it is credible or accurate. 

SABC HQ South Africa

Focus on PSM | SABC

With an ongoing debt crisis, an investigation into state capture and resignation threats, have things gone from bad to worse for South Africa’s public broadcaster?

camcorder outdoor impunity

PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 September 2019

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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PSM Weekly | 21 August – 3 September 2019

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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PSM Weekly | 7 – 13 August 2019

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

PSM Weekly | 10-16 July 2019

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

SABC

Update | SABC debt crisis

As SABC continues to navigate its ongoing financial crisis, does it really face a so-called “blackout”?

SABC HQ South Africa

Ongoing debt creates uncertain future for SABC

There are growing concerns about the future of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in light of its current, debilitating financial situation whereby financial mismanagements have resulted in crippling amounts of debt.

workshop

Social media guidelines for Southern Africa to be published soon

Social media guidelines for broadcasters across Southern Africa are being developed following a collaborative 3-day workshop organised by PMA and UNESCO in Namibia earlier this week.

SABC

March deadline for new SABC board

After months of delay, eight board vacancies at the South African Broadcasting Corporation could finally be filled.