Manyi vs the media: the ad budget battle begins

[Mandy de Waal: @mandyldewaal] Media people shook their heads in disbelief when government spokesman Jimmy Manyi laid out his rules for media outlets to receive slices of government's advertising cake. But not many are surprised to hear that Manyi wants to convert free, independent media into government marketers. That would be the same government that is funded by taxpayers. 13 Jun 2011 10:21

SANEF honours Madiba as champion of the free media

On Saturday, 28 May 2011, the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) presented a special award, Friend of the Media, to former president Nelson Mandela in acknowledgement of his legendary efforts - both in and outside the office - to support a free and independent media. 30 May 2011 10:20