Publications
Spreading the news: South African media in the first decade of democracy
Spreading the news: South African media in the first decade of democracy (on CD). Edited by Gavin Stewart.
Sub judice rule
This briefing note on the sub judice rule was prepared by Glenn Penfold of Webber Wentzel Bowens for Sanef on 4 March 2005. The rule prohibits the publication of material that may prejudice the administration of justice in relation to pending proceedings. A breach of the sub judice rule may result in a successful prosecution for contempt of court and is the subject of much debate because of its possible impact on journalists.
Sunday Times staff policy guide
Sunday Times staff policy guide
The extraordinary editor: A handbook for South African editors
The extraordinary editor: A handbook for South African editors
The extraordinary editor: A handbook for South African editors
The extraordinary editor: A handbook for South African editors
Downloads
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Frontis page and full contents (141.40 KB)
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Chapter 1. The job (1.29 MB)
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Chapter 2. Managing yourself (1.33 MB)
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Chapter 3. Managing people (1.26 MB)
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Chapter 4. Managing content and processes (965.33 KB)
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Chapter 5. Managing business and bosses (597.17 KB)
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Chapter 6. Managing politics and publics (866.96 KB)
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Chapter 7. Managing change and convergence (1.58 MB)
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Chapter 8. Record of Understanding & Confidential briefing guidelines (1.27 MB)
The Star’s code of ethics and Independent Newspapers’ code of conduct
The Star‘s code of ethics and Independent Newspapers’ code of conduct
The Windhoek Declaration
Participants in the United Nations and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation seminar, Promoting an Independent and Pluralistic African Press (Windhoek, Namibia,1991), and recalling, among other UN resolutions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights resolution 59(I) of 14 December 1946, which states that freedom of information is a fundamental human right, released this declaration regarding the establishment, maintenance and fostering of independent, pluralistic and free press in African countries.
Toyi-toying on a tightrope. Guy Berger
Toyi-toying on a tightrope: balancing rights to privacy and dignity with freedom of expression in the South African context. Guy Berger, 19 October 2007.
Transformation of a society in transition. Conference transcript Vol.1
Transformation of a society in transition. Conference transcript Vol.1.
Transformation of a society in transition. Conference transcript, 18 & 19 October 2005 Vol. 2
Transformation of a society in transition. Conference transcript, 18 & 19 October 2005 Vol. 2.