Ed Herbst looks at an example of investigative journalism at the Cape Times, which played a significant role in bringing to international public attention the true story of the Gugulethu Seven.
Given the PIC investment of hundreds of millions of rands to create a āblack Naspersā Ed Herbst reflects on the latest sales figures for daily newspapers.
Alide Dasnois complains that Independentās coverage of the outcome of her case against the media house following her dismissal, as heard in the Labour Court, was unfair.
Donwald Pressly says we should all be screaming from the hilltops about why about R1bn (with interest on the initial sum) is being effectively “gifted” to Independent.
May it never happen, but the Public Investment Corporation is a sitting duck for state capture. Be wary, for itās as easily done as said, says Allan Greenblo.
Ed Herbst says in gaining control of āall the levers of powerā at Independent Media, the ANC has cost ordinary tax paying South Africans much what gaining control of the SABC did.
Donwald Pressly says many questions are raised about whether the PIC has carried out its mandate of protecting pensionersā interests by openly aiding and abetting Independent Newspapers.
Justice Malala, in his recently published book, writes: āTo my shame I have kept quiet about what is happening at places like Independent Newspapers, where I began my careerā.
Investment companies like Brimstone, companies that donāt make or sell anything but exist only to hold stakes in other companies, are an interesting breed. They can be tricky to value ā they may be worth more or less than the sum of their parts, depending on what you think of their particular assets and management … Read more
There was more interest than usual in yearend results from investment holding company Sekunjalo. Earlier this year the company’s principal shareholder Iqbal Surve led a consortium which paid R2bn for leading SA newspaper group Independent News & Media. I was looking forward to chatting to Surve’ about that deal to get an idea how the … Read more