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9 February 2012
                       
 
 
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25 Nov 2011
 
 
 
 
Comment on the Protection of State Information Bill
Multimedia
Creamer Media’s Polity speaks to Media Monitoring Africa's William Bird about the Protection of State Information Bill.
 
 
01 Jul 2011
 
Protection of Information Bill threatens democracy
Media Law
The success of South Africa’s Constitution and the right of citizens to demand justification for government’s actions are being threatened by the disputed Protection of Information Bill (POIB),...
 
 
17 Sep 2010
 
 
 
Daily podcast - September 17, 2010
PODCAST
In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan stresses that mine nationalisation is not government policy; SA links failure to reform global governing institutions to the financial crisis;...
 
 
 
 
Public Service Broadcasting Bill a 'disservice' to the public
MEDIA FREEDOM
If the Public Service Broadcasting Bill was passed through Parliament, it would be a great disservice to the public, said Media Monitoring Africa's William Bird on Wednesday.
 
 
09 Aug 2010
 
ANC should substantiate tribunal statements
MEDIA APPEALS TRIBUNAL
The African National Congress should act responsibly and fairly by providing evidence to back up its arguments for a media appeals tribunal, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) said on Monday. "The [ANC...
 
 
28 Jan 2010
 
 
 
Comment on the Public Service Broadcasting Bill
VIDEO
In this videoclip, William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa speaks with Polity's Amy Witherden on the controversial Public Service Broadcasting Bill, which was released for public comment in October...
 
 
13 Mar 2009
 
SABC impartial in coverage of elections?
ELECTION COVERAGE
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) was not overly prejudiced in its election coverage. This was the message that came across during a debate on the question of the SABC's...
 
 
07 Mar 2006
 
Mlambo-Ngcuka: Launch of Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) (07/03/2006)
2006
Address delivered by the Deputy President, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the launch of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), Constitution Hill, Braamfontein,
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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