SA receives 'satisfactory' rating in World Press Freedom Index eNCA
Today is World Press Freedom Day. South Africa has been rated as 'satisfactory' in the World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters without Borders. CourtesyJOHANNESBURG - South Africa has been rated as 'satisfactory' in the World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters without Borders.
The ranking was released a day before World Press Freedom Day and although it is not a bad reflection for the country, South Africa -- ranking 28th in 2017 -- has dropped three places to number 31 on the list of 180 countries. Kate Skinner from the South African National Editors' Forum there are a few things that contributed towards the ranking of the country."What are political leaders saying? Is there heat around journalists? Are journalists being intimidated, are they being intimidated on social media? Are they being intimidated on the field?
"So if we had less heated rhetoric and intimidation in terms of social media, then I think we would jump a few points," said Skinner.Source
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Book tickets for World Press Freedom Day 2019 | QuicketJoin Daily Maverick, SANEF and Media Monitor Africa for World Press Freedom Day3 May 2019 | 15:00 | St. George’s Cathedral 5 Wale St, Cape Town, 8001Misinformation and Fake News are a genuine threat to our democracy. Our journalists have been called liars. The threats of murder and rape to our journalists have increased to levels never before seen.These attacks on the media cannot be tolerated in a Free Democracy. Come support our colleagues on World Press Freedom Day so that we can, together, DEFEND TRUTH.We invite all political parties, religious institutions, civil society organisations and the public at large to come together in the defence of press freedom.
Read more »
Is World Press Freedom Day still significant?Newsletter| World Press Freedom day is celebrated annually and globally but is the meaning still significant to us? Compared to many other countries, SA has set a good and satisfactory example of what media freedom should be, writes Mpumelelo Phoswa
Read more »
A REFLECTION: World Press Freedom Day: SA drops in international rankingsReporters Without Borders has dropped South Africa’s ranking three places after confirming ‘that press freedom has yet to be consolidated in South Africa’.
Read more »
OPINIONISTA: Press Freedom: The moment we tolerate bullies, we also sanction an attack on our democracyWhy do we celebrate World Press Freedom Day? Aside from the obvious reasons around the critical role of media in a democracy, we celebrate it because it affirms our promise as a nation that has come through, and in many respects is still going through hell.
Read more »
SANEF, SABC highlight importance of ethical journalism - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.As World Press Freedom Day approaches, the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) is on a drive to highlight the importance of ethical journalism. World Press Freedom day will be celebrated on Friday, May 3.
Read more »
WORLD OF POLLS: Rockin’ all over the world – in a perpetual election seasonAll over the world, somewhat dazed and confused voters are confronting the issues of who will get their vote this time. Former US Vice President Joe Biden’s formal entry into the American presidential race has already served to stir up the electoral competition in the US. Will there be yet further surprises?
Read more »
East African countries still not enjoying media freedom - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, East African journalists face mounting hostility. Media experts warn of declines in media freedom at the regional level, and reveal a level of hostility toward the media and contraction of civic space openly encouraged by leaders.
Read more »
Maimane celebrates Freedom Day - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Read more »
25 years of democracy: What freedom means to meFamilies have different views of freedom. City Press spoke to three generations of the same family to find how each experiences
Read more »
What’s in City Press today: Why pick on me? asks Mabuza; Mbeki lashes Zuma era; minister accused of meddlingIn City_Press today: David Mabuza says he is curious to find out why ANC integrity commission “singled out” 22 people, including himself; former president Thabo Mbeki critiques his successor Jacob Zuma’s “thumbsuck” policies and slams cadre deployment
Read more »