South Africa

For World Press Freedom Day 2022, PMA has analysed six press freedom themes which have been prevalent across the past twelve months.

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.

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.

As the pandemic continues, there have been a growing number of attacks on journalists by members of the public — even in their own offices.

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.