Publications
OPA representations on Convergence Bill
The Online Publishers’ Association of South Africa (OPA) made representations on the Convergence Bill.
Part of the story: Sanef 10 years on
10 years of the South African National Editors’ Forum
PMSA response to Convergence Bill
Print Media SA made representations on the Convergence Bill.
Reporting the courts handbook
Reporting the courts: A handbook for South African journalists. By Kevin Ritchie. Edited by Gwen Ansell.
Reporting the courts: A desk guide and glossary
Reporting the courts: A desk guide and glossary. By Kevin Ritchie. Edited by Gwen Ansell and Paddi Clay.
SA press codes of conduct
The print media industry has set up the office of the press ombudsman and an appeal panel to mediate, settle and, if necessary, adjudicate complaints about what has been published in newspapers and magazines, in accordance with a code and rules of procedure.
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SABC editorial code
The board and management of the SABC have affirmed their commitment to the principle of editorial independence and to an editorial code of ethics.
SABC legal and policy framework for broadcast news
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) legal and policy framework for broadcast news
Sanef constitution
South Africa’s most senior print, magazine, broadcast and other electronic media editors and media educators have formed an association to be known as the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef). This association and its members are committed to a programme of action to defend and promote media freedom and independence.
Sanef guidelines to confidential briefings
Sanef guidelines to confidential briefings (z-card).