MISA applauds registration of Media Complaints Commission
The media self-regulatory framework was set up to deal with media complaints and to build a better relationship between the media and the public.
Journalist attacked by singer over critical stories
Timothy Simelane said he was shopping with his wife when he was attacked by gospel singer Mzwakhe Myeni in full view of members of the public who were doing their evening shopping.
Editor challenges prime minister on radio censorship
News editor Welile Dlamini challenged Prime Minister Sibusiso Dlamini on his assertion that press freedom exists when in fact the authorities regularly instruct the state radio station about its content.
MISA condemns targeting of activists, journalists during pro-democracy protests
According to media reports, riot police fired teargas and water cannons, assaulted demonstrators and confiscated journalists’ equipment in an attempt to stop the three-day protests.
Government threatens online activists with prosecution
The prime minister assured Parliament his government would track down and prosecute Gangadza Masilela over his critical Facebook posts.
BBC programme banned for being critical of government
The government has not only banned the BBC programme but has also banned all state media from covering demonstrations and strikes currently taking place in the country.
Victory as Health Ministry opens up to media
Health Minister Benedict Xaba ordered his staff to cooperate at all times with journalists seeking information from the ministry.
Criminal defamation case against “Nation” magazine, editor postponed
A case in which the privately-owned “Nation” magazine and its editor, Bheki Makhubu, have been charged with criminal defamation was postponed until 2011.
RSF adresses letter to prime minister to denounce threats to columnists
Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini suggested that newspapers should be required by law to obtain the government’s permission before publishing any column.
Government tightens grip on media
The government has announced a major crackdown on newspaper columnists who criticise the country and its leadership.
Journalist harassed, detained by police
Manqoba Nxumalo had his camera confiscated and was taken by police van to the Manzini police station, where he was briefly detained.
Prince says journalists who “write bad things about the country will die”
Local journalists expressed concern over the comments since Prince Mahlaba is part of an influential council that advises the king on media matters.
MISA condemns attack on journalist at Manzini church service
Church elders harassed journalist Manqoba Nxumalo and confiscated his notebook before ordering marshals to chase him away.
Newspaper banned from publishing political activist’s opinions
The “Times of Swaziland” Sunday newspaper has been banned from publishing weekly opinion articles by Mario Masuku, the president of a banned opposition political party.
MISA expresses concerns over the Draft Media Commission Bill
Addressing the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, MISA made a submission on the bill as part of the organisation’s contribution to debate on the proposed law.
“Times of Swaziland” journalist threatened during parliamentary session
The Senate president threatened Arthur Mordaunt and accused him of having a vendetta against her.