Pre-employment polygraph tests prevent crime

As commercial crime continues to rise, syndicates target vulnerable businesses and applicants manipulate CVs and references - which is why increasing numbers of employers are using polygraph testing to screen job applicants. 17 Jan 2013 08:40

The Loeries and the media: not such happy fellows anymore

[Mandy de Waal: @mandyldewaal] The annual Loerie Awards has often been a source of controversy. This year was no different, with stories of a journalist being blacklisted, media partners protesting and news of ongoing battles between the awards committee and journalists abounding. 11 Oct 2010 10:09

SABC dishonest?

NEWSWATCH: The Weekender is reporting that the SABC may have contradicted itself over the commentator blacklisting saga, and has "possibly opened itself up to charges of perjury". Meanwhile, SANCU - in a call probably shared by every TV owner - has called upon the SABC to scrap TV licences and find other ways of funding its operations, writes IOL, and ex-BBC Richard Waghorn has joined SABC Technology as COO, according to ScreenAfrica.com. 16 Mar 2009 13:35

SABC back in the headlines

NEWSWATCH: The year has hardly started and the SABC is already back in the headlines, whether is about blacklisting and Snuki; the ANC, COPE, the SABC board and the controversial Broadcasting Amendment Bill; new revenue streams - selling SABC International content to international pay TV providers; and reassurances that the Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup will be available in both analogue and digital. 15 Jan 2009 13:13

FXI seeks postponement of ICASA SABC 'blacklisting' hearing

The Complaints and Compliance Committee (CCC) of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is reconvening today, Thursday, 25 October 2007, for the hearing of a complaint submitted to ICASA by the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) in February 2007. The FXI will be requesting a postponement in order to furnish a full reply to the relevant response filed by the SABC. 25 Oct 2007 00:12