SABC: To serve the public, or the state?

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: An editorial in Times Live poses the question as to whether the SABC is a public or state broadcaster, while Khadija Patel, writing in the Daily Maverick reckons the ANC needs to do some serious work on its media relations. Finally, after about five years of waiting, the final regulations on digital terrestrial television migration will be published today, reports Mail & Guardian. 14 Dec 2012 06:01

The heady mix of information and spin

[Janine Lazarus] It's not every day that you are afforded the opportunity to debate with a government minister live on national radio - especially when the topic under discussion is what works or doesn't work in government communications. 12 Sep 2012 11:51

Manyi puts cartel before the horse

NEWSWATCH: SANEF has blamed our man jolly Jimmy Manyi for the deteriorating relations between the media and the state after the man himself had accused SANEF of displaying "cartel-like tendencies" reports News24. Meanwhile, the SABC has been ordered to broadcast a BCCSA ruling in favour of Mail & Guardian journalist Sam Sole by 28 June, reports IOL and Business Day reports on some advice Anton Harber has for Jolly Jim, and the Press Club has done a bit of clubbing itself. 22 Jun 2011 09:20

[2011 trends] Rapid adoption of new tech, media: opportunities for PR

[Sally Falkow] 2010 was the year of social media adoption - according to the annual Social Media Adoption survey more than 60% of the global Fortune 500 now use some form of social media in their marketing and PR strategy and, for the first time, the spread was across all 500 on the list, not concentrated in the top 100 companies. 19 Jan 2011 14:13

Constitution to be focal point for Government, media relations

Government and the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) have agreed that the respective roles of the state and media enjoy affirmation and protection in the Constitution, and that the Constitution should be the focal point governing relations between the two. The two parties met at Magaliesburg in the North West this past weekend to reflect on the role of Government and media within the context of South Africa's development. 18 Oct 2010 12:50

Jacks of all trades can't master PR

[Ronelle Bester] There is a saying that goes, "Often one who does too much does too little". The same can be said for public relations (PR) execs trying to service clients across a broad range of industries. 14 Jul 2009 12:04