Let’s debate the state of radio journalism in SA

The South African radio industry is not doing any favour to itself nor the public in general by opting out of the broader debate on the role of the media and the current state of journalism in the country. In fact, considering that radio is the most influential of all mediums, the real media debate should be whether radio journalism does exist at all in South Africa, and if not, why not? The South African National Editors Forum should be commended for taking the bold step of acknowledging the challenges facing newsrooms in post-apartheid South Africa.

2002, a dull year for Radio Journalism

2002 was pretty much a flat year for radio journalism. A lot of groundwork was covered during the year to prop up skills in the industry.

SABC vs. ETV @ 7

The daggers are all out. In just about a month, the SABC and ETV will be competing directly for the prime time 19H00 English news viewership.

The Heart and Soul of corporate governance

The fourth estate is quick to jump on public and private companies, the minute they smell any sign of flouting corporate governance regulations. At the slightest hint, we jump with cameras, notebooks and recorders in hand.

SANEF needs new blood

You know that a nation is in trouble when those that are supposed to keep our consciousness in check are the ones under scrutiny. You know that a nation is in trouble when those that should be gathering news, become headline newsmakers themselves.

Ten years of democracy = 10 years of broadcast media circus

Ten years ago the SABC was in the infancy of a journey to break free from the shackles of the Afrikaner Broederbond. There was no competition in the form of free-to-air TV channel etv; there were no independent commercial radio stations.