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Daily News' new Berliner a big hit
The Berliner format, which is popular among many European, American and Chinese newspapers, offers a more compact, on-the-go and reader-friendly design.
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.
When machines write the news and humans spot the mistakes
Robots as reporters? Il Foglio's daring AI newspaper experiment reveals surprising successes, embarrassing failures, and a crucial lesson about what truly makes journalism valuable in the digital age.
End of an Era: DFA’s longest-serving editor Johan du Plessis bows out
Johan du Plessis wrapped up a 22-year career as editor of Kimberley’s iconic Diamond Fields Advertiser (DFA), crowning a 32-year career at the Northern Cape publication.
Short videos preferred over articles as news consumption shifts online
For many South Africans, particularly in peri-urban communities, platforms like WhatsApp are popular for local news, with users participating in community groups for updates.
Dr Reneva Fourie | Media’s commitment to the truth is vital for nurturing democracy
News coverage plays a crucial role in shaping our beliefs, opinions, and actions, substantially affecting how we view domestic and global issues, writes Dr Reneva Fourie.
Sunday Independent withdraws from Press Council over concerns of media censorship
The move follows a decision by the Press Council denying the publication the right to appeal a ruling over an Edmond Phiri opinion piece, which Sunday Independent says ‘sets a dangerous precedent by policing opinions that challenge the dominant liberal media narrative’.
Help defend democracy and media freedom — Dr Iqbal Survé
Our liberation came at a great cost. We cannot allow powerful interests to strip us of the freedoms so many fought for, writes Independent Media and IOL Executive Chairman Dr Iqbal Survé.
Independent Media to Restructure in Response to Banking Threats and Rising Operational Costs
Independent Newspapers’ reliance on advertising and circulation revenue, coupled with its lack of access to loans or banking facilities, places the business in a precarious financial position.
Reclaiming African Sovereignty from Intellectual Colonialism: How a Flawed Study Pushes US Propaganda
US propaganda in Africa continues to escalate, demanding that more African countries take up the challenge and confront this scourge head-on, writes Gillian Schutte.
Independent Media Presents the Unmasking Project
An initiative by Independent Media and IOL will see a series of articles and multimedia content that will expose glaring threats to our democracy.
Dr Iqbal Survé sets the record straight after inaccurate, defamatory Daily Maverick article
Independent Media chairman Dr Iqbal Survé has reiterated the company's commitment to media freedom and the rights of opinion writers after an inaccurate and defamatory report in the Daily Maverick
Is Karyn Maughan South Africa's Leni Riefenstahl – the Nazi Film Propagandist?
Maughan and Riefenstahl are in the same WhatsApp group, cut from the same cloth, although at different historical times. One used film to manipulate public opinion, whilst the other used journalism as a cover for her vile anti-black sophisticated propaganda, says the writer.
Banks Shockingly Admit They Have No Documents to Justify Sekunjalo Bank Account Closures
The admission by the banks not only raises profound concerns about the transparency and fairness of banking practices, says the writer.
Naspers – A Century of Oppression, Racism, and Apartheid Complicity
Today, reporting by media titles under Naspers does not seem to have deviated from its old apartheid past, especially the interlink between media, politics, and society, says the writer.
Sekunjalo Group dumbfounded over SCA ruling for Nedbank
The Sekunjalo Group moves to launch an urgent application at the Constitutional Court, following the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Navigating Nuances: A Response to Ismail Lagardien's “Reflections on Journalism”
Lagardien’s opinion piece suggests Independent Media’s editors have no editorial freedom and are incapable of thinking for themselves, an idea Independent Media Editor-in-Chief Aziz Hartley finds ludicrous.
South African media’s litmus test: The case of Rwanda
While no nation is without challenges, Rwanda's achievements are not merely numbers on a page, says the writer.
WATCH: The battle for freedom of speech and democracy continues
In an online interview conducted by Inayet Wadee of Salaamedia with PSCU secretary-general Tahir Maepa, it was affirmed that the legal success extends beyond a corporate win, says the writer.
Court can avert media ‘calamity’ as Sekunjalo Group awaits its fate on Standard Bank account closure
Judgment by the Equality Court sitting in the Western Cape High Court will be delivered later this week.
D-Day: Fate of Independent Media in High Court’s hands
South Africa’s largest newspaper company, which publishes titles including the Cape Argus, Daily Voice and The Star, will hear on Tuesday whether the court will grant an interdict to prevent Standard Bank from closing its bank accounts, as well as those of 30 other companies in the Sekunjalo Group.
Stellenbosch Mafia use banks to silence those they hate, says Survé
Sekunjalo Group chairman Iqbal Surve decried bullying by those in control of the financial institutions such as the banks in the country for using their influence on the banks to isolate and shut bank accounts of those they do not like
‘I’m a fun-loving guy’ - MacG podcast brings out lighter side of Dr Iqbal Survé
Sekunjalo Chairman Dr Iqbal Survé showed his lighter side, sharing some personal anecdotes during his Podcast and Chill appearance which premiered on Thursday.
For the record
The Sunday Independent wishes to extend condolences to the Rhoode family for their loss. We have noted the complaint from Lynn Abrahams on the manner in which the death of Wally Rhoode’s son Warren was reported.
Petty journalism of the worst kind
At no stage has Dr I. Survé sacrificed his dignity and his integrity to launch a malicious attack on anybody, not least on someone he has never met or did not know at all, writes Masibongwe Sihlahla.