World Press Freedom Day took place under a rather gloomy and sombre mood with the raging war by the Israeli government against the Palestinians in Gaza, which has claimed thousands of lives, with journalists also caught in the crossfire.
Indeed, the silly season is upon us and politicians will go the extra mile to show they care, and that whatever they do, in full glare of cameras, is in the interest of “our people”.
Press Council seeks public representatives Applications or nominations invited for vacancies on council and panel of adjudicators 23 April 2021 - 13:07 By TimesLIVE Successful candidates for positions on the Press Council and as adjudicators will be expected to attend four meetings a year. Stock photo. Image: fizkes/123RF.com
The Press Council of SA, whose primary aim is to promote and develop ethical practices in journalism, is looking for applicants to serve as public representatives on the council and its panel of adjudicators.
The council promotes adherence to its standards within the media with the help of adjudicators, and members are drawn from media and public representatives. They assist in adjudicating complaints made by members of the public against publications which subscribe to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and Online Media.