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Written by RAPULE TABANE, M&G
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The celebration of our icon Nelson Mandela and what he stands for is invariably marred by individuals and organisations that promote their own (sometimes bizarre) causes in his name. So it was this week when ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu used his outrage over a controversial painting of Mandela on an autopsy table to sneak in a call for tighter curbs on the media, in the form of a statutory tribunal.
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Last Updated on Friday, 16 July 2010 14:29 |
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Written by FXI Press Statement
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 14:16 |
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The FXI is gravely concerned that political interference in the South African media landscape seems to be increasing. On the one hand, there have been calls from various political actors for a media tribunal to be established. On the other, allegations of political interference in the editorial policy of the public broadcaster, denied by the SABC itself, have been raised in last weekend’s newspaper.
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:01 |
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Close to 2 000 SACCAWU members at more than forty Dis-Chem Pharmacies nationwide have been on strike since the 27th of May. For some time now Dis-Chem has consistently demonstrated a hostility towards its employees joining SACCAWU and actively participating in union activities. The media have failed to cover the ongoing action of workers and SACCAWU have written an open letter to the media. With increased profits of more than 7%, workers are demanding a R3500-00 minimum wage, 15% across the board increase, conversion of casuals to permanent after three months, a guaranteed 13th cheque, and parental rights, medical aid, transport allowance and improvement of other benefits. See a full briefing on the strike here.
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Read the open letter to the media
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 16:56 |
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Written by Amanlda! Alternative Media (July - September) 2010
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Monday, 12 July 2010 10:39 |
The Amandla NewsLink presents breaking news from over 50 publications on one website. This is a resource for alternative media producers to compare commercial and alternative news angles and compile the editorial and programme that serves their community.
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