It was at The World that he found himself standing alongside one of South Africa’s most towering figures in the press, Percy Qoboza. To serve as deputy to a legend requires a particular kind of strength — not the strength that competes but the strength that complements. Latakgomo had that strength in abundance
My position is that journalists have a duty to raise serious allegations — especially when they involve governments, foreign policy or international law
The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword floating around Silicon Valley — it’s already reshaping journalism, including here in South Africa. From helping newsrooms automate headlines to generating full-length articles, AI’s influence is being felt in everything from productivity tools to editorial decisions. But with this powerful innovation comes a deeper responsibility: making sure […]
More journalists have been killed since 7 October 2023 than during the two World Wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined
The media freedom group said a provisional report by the Competition Commission in February ‘clearly recognises journalism’s value in the content circulating on online platforms’
In a landmark move, the commission has released a provisional report that exposes how the tech giants have systematically exploited the local media industry, particularly community print and digital news media
Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon
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A veteran South African journalist with a background in comedy is staging a unique new show of ‘performance journalism’
Legacy publications struggle in the digital age and they need investment, not cutting skilled staff
We’re quick to talk about the business of journalism but when it comes to the American media, the ethics of journalism is equally important
