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The three suspended SABC journalists - from left Foeta Krige, Thandeka Gqubule & Suna Venter. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

Sabc protest

SABC 8 forge ahead with their fight for transparency

By Ziyanda Ngcobo

Last year, 8 journalists were suspended from the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) after questioning several controversial editorial policy changes.

  • The three suspended SABC journalists from left Foeta Krige, Thandeka Gqubule & Suna Venter. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    SABC 8: Journalists, lawyers allegedly receive threats

    It’s understood Aslaam Moosajee and some of the SABC eight have been receiving threats to force them to drop charges against the broadcaster.

    2017 days ago
  • Journalists and people from the media industry gathered outside the SABC in Auckland Park, dressed in black, in support of the national broadcaster's journalists who were suspended for raising concerns about policy changes. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    SABC ordered to submit new affidavits in SABC 8 case

    The Labour Court aims to establish who was responsible for the decision to dismiss eight SABC journalists.

    2042 days ago
  • R2K wants advertisers to stop using the public broadcaster until issues around Hlaudi Motsoeneng are cleared.Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    [WATCH] R2K marches for boycott of SABC advertising

    Right2Know members marched through to FNB’s headquarters in the Johannesburg CBD to demand that they stop advertising with the SABC.

    2063 days ago
  • A sign outside the offices of the South African Broadcasting Corporation in Johannesburg. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    ‘No need for parliamentary inquiry into SABC’

    ANC MPs have said there’s no need for an inquiry into the embattled broadcaster, despite calls from DA MPs.

    2099 days ago
  • Communications Minister Faith Muthambi. Picture: GCIS.

    SABC, Muthambi to face Parly grilling

    Minister Faith Muthambi will be grilled on the SABC’s editorial policy and its finances.

    2100 days ago
  • Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    Parly committee concerned over developments at SABC

    The committee isn’t closing the door on a full-scale parliamentary probe into the SABC.

    2106 days ago
  • Senior political journalist Vuyo Mvoko. Picture: Facebook.

    Vuyo Mvoko’s case against SABC kicked out of High Court

    He approached the court last month after the public broadcaster stopped scheduling him.

    2117 days ago
  • FILE: The offices of the SABC in Johannesburg. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    2 SABC news execs say they're not liable for journos’ legal bills

    Four senior journalists were fired after voicing their concerns over the SABC's editorial policies.

    2118 days ago
  • Picture: ANN7

    More journalists fired from ANN7, Sanef may start legal fees fund

    The editors’ forum is exploring the possibility of a fund to cover journalists' legal fees.

    2118 days ago
  • Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi. Picture: GCIS.

    Muthambi defends SABC, hits out at rival media houses

    The communications minister has described coverage by commercial media houses of government as propaganda.

    2124 days ago
  • file: From left: Jacques Steenkamp, Foeta Krige, Krivani Pillay and Suna Venter smile after a Labour Court ruling in their favour. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    Activists urge caution on celebrating SABC journalists' reinstatement

    Media Monitoring Africa says the decision doesn’t mean SABC managers are going to change.

    2126 days ago
  • FILE: The four SABC journalists at a press conference after the Labour Court ruling. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    SABC court battle not over yet

    Solidarity has confirmed that the SABC is appealing the latest ruling and has notified the reporters.

    2127 days ago
  • Members of the media and Right2Know campaigners gathered outside the SABC's offices in Cape Town to protest against censorship on 1 July 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Judgment due in SABC journalists' case

    Solidarity is confident that the Labour Court will rule in favour of the SABC journalists.

    2128 days ago
  • The Labour Court will has heard the case by four former SABC employees who want their dismissal reversed. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN

    4 sacked SABC journalists still willing to return - union

    Solidarity said the four are still willing to return to the SABC despite the hostile environment there.

    2129 days ago
  • Journalists and people from the media industry gathered outside the SABC in Auckland Park, dressed in black, in support of the national broadcaster's journalists who were suspended for raising concerns about policy changes. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Four SABC journalists to know their fate tomorrow

    Last week Foeta Krige, Suna Venter, Krivani Pillay & Jacques Steenkamp took the broadcaster to court.

    2129 days ago
  • FILE: The Labour Court heard the case by four former SABC employees who want their dismissal reversed. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN.

    SOS Coalition expects Motsoeneng to act harshly against broadcaster's silent protesters

    The SOS Coalition says Hlaudi Motsoeneng and his affiliates may intimidate employees who show solidarity.

    2130 days ago
  • A sign outside the offices of the South African Broadcasting Corporation in Johannesburg. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    'SABC staff must stand in solidarity with fired journalists'

    Yesterday news reporters and anchors all dressed in black during broadcasts.

    2130 days ago
  • SABC journalist Lukhanyo Calata was among the members of the media protesting outside the public broadcaster's offices in Sea Point on 1 July 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Academics call for reinstatement of axed SABC journalists

    This comes after seven SABC staffers were fired and another's contract terminated.

    2130 days ago
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