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Ushering in a new era for the Daily News
Daily News' editor Ayanda Mdluli gives notice on how the newspaper will move from its traditional broadsheet style to the Berliner format from May 5, 2025.
Tshwane MMC Tlangi Mogale faces backlash over pothole remarks
Tshwane's MMC for Road and Transport, Tlangi Mogale, faces criticism from Ga-Rankuwa residents after her remarks on social media regarding their efforts to fill potholes.
Trump calls George Clooney a ‘second-rate movie star’
In a fiery response to George Clooney's recent comments on Biden, Trump labels the actor a ‘second-rate movie star’ in a heated exchange that highlights the ongoing political divide.
BRICS+ Series: The Rise of BRICS Media, A New Era in Global Communications
The BRICS Media Forum emerges as a powerful counterforce to Western media dominance, reshaping global narratives and giving voice to the Global South. This analysis explores how this collaborative platform is transforming international media landscapes and challenging traditional information hierarchies. Media as a Tool of Geopolitical Influence
USAID media payments could be 'biggest scandal in history' – Trump
The White House has canceled government subscriptions to Politico amid state funding accusations.
People's Movement for Change defends JP Smith amid Cape Town media scrutiny
The People's Movement for Change calls for responsible journalism as Alderman JP Smith faces intense media scrutiny following a police raid.
News24 ordered to apologise to Gayton McKenzie over misleading report on his R800,000 trip to Olympics in Paris
The publication reported that more than R800,000 was spent on Gayton McKenzie's first official trip, including on items which he described as “exorbitant” and “very steep”.
The Curious Case of Koos Bekker’s Naspers: Reinventing Oppression, One Headline at a Time
The tale of Koos Bekker is not one of redemption but of reinvention. The wolf may have donned sheep’s clothing, but its teeth remain as sharp as ever.
Prince Harry claims ‘monumental victory’ against The Sun newspaper for intrusion into his private life
Prince Harry secures a landmark settlement in his privacy battle with The Sun newspaper, marking a significant moment for press accountability.
Malema expected to shed more light as he returns to eNCA screens
A dispute between eNCA and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) began when the broadcaster withdrew from covering the 2019 Second National People's Assembly (NPA), claiming editorial issues.
Karyn Maughan Continues Her Nazi-Propaganda-Style Reporting against Sekunjalo
The core question is whether Karyn Maughan’s unwavering slant towards the banks reflects her own ideological alignment or a wholesale inability to shake off deep-seated, possibly racial biases.