by Speedinet | Mar 6, 2024 | Broadcasting and Media, facebook, Meta, Meta Platforms, Michael Markovitz, News, Sections
A South African media think-tank has raised concerns about Facebook’s decision to stop publishing news in some markets.
by Speedinet | Dec 4, 2023 | Broadcasting and Media, Gibs, Michael Markovitz, News, SABC, Sections
Parliament has extended the deadline for written comment on the contentious SABC draft bill until 16 January.
by Speedinet | Oct 4, 2023 | Broadcasting and Media, Media Monitoring Africa, Michael Markovitz, News, SABC, Sections, William Bird
The draft SABC Bill has drawn howls of condemnation from experts, who say it is merely a rehash of existing legislation.
by Speedinet | Apr 18, 2023 | Aifheli Makhwanya, Broadcasting and Media, Cyril Ramaphosa, David Maimela, Dinkwanyane Mohuba, Gibs, Khathutshelo Ramukumba, Magdalene Moonsamy, Media Monitoring Africa, Michael Markovitz, MMA, Mpho Tsedu, News, Nomvuyiso Batyi, Phathiswa Magopeni, Rearabetsoe Motaung, Renee Horne, Sections, Tseliso Thipanyane, William Bird
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally appointed a new SABC board.
by Speedinet | Nov 7, 2022 | Broadcasting and Media, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Icasa, Jacob Zuma, Mandla Langa, Michael Markovitz, News, SABC, Sections
Michael Markovitz reflects on five tumultuous years on the SABC board and why, despite the challenges, he still believes in public broadcasting.