‘Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind: The late Peter Enahoro. New African magazine There are some people whose lives intersect with yours even if you never meet them in the flesh. One of these was Peter Osajele Aizegbeobor Enahoro, the Nigerian journalist who was also known by …
Ruth Weiss, journalist who fought apartheid, finally honoured in South Africa: A holocaust survivor who also witnessed apartheid, Ruth Weiss will receive national honours. Oliver Berg/picture alliance via Getty Images A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has …
Reporting Ukraine 90 years ago: the Welsh journalist who uncovered Stalin’s genocide: Ninety years ago, a young Welsh investigative journalist uncovered the Soviet Union’s genocide in Ukraine, Stalin’s attempt to stamp down on rising nationalism. The Holomodor, as it became known, was responsible for the deaths of some 4 million Ukrainians through deliberate starvation. Gareth …
Sports journalist Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm — here’s what it is: There are two types of aortic aneurysms: thoracic and abdominal. SciePro/ Shutterstock American journalist Grant Wahl, who died while reporting on a match during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is said to have suffered from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. This happens …
M25 journalist arrests: the four points when officers got it wrong – a policing expert explains: The arrest of LBC radio reporter Charlotte Lynch on November 8, while covering a story about environmental protests is contributing to a debate about declining trust and confidence in the police. A review by Cambridgeshire Police has now stated …
Just Stop Oil: journalist arrests show how the demonisation of protest threatens us all: At least eight journalists have been detained while covering Just Stop Oil protests in recent weeks. Their press credentials ignored, the journalists (including an LBC reporter, a documentary filmmaker and a photographer) were held for hours, fingerprinted and DNA-swabbed. Their phones …
Juby Mayet, legendary South African writer and journalist, remembered through new book: A young Juby Mayet in Vrededorp, Johannesburg. © Baileys African History Archives/Drum photographer/Courtesy Jacana Media South African writer Juby Mayet passed away in 2019 at the age of 82. She wrote her autobiography in 1997 but it has only now been published, 25 …
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Can Themba: South Africa’s rebel journalist was a teacher at heart: Detail of a photo of Can Themba at Drum magazine. Photo Jürgen Schadeberg courtesy Wits University Press Siphiwo Mahala is well known as a South African short story writer, novelist, playwright and literary organiser. He is also an academic. In fact, his most recent …
South Africa in the news: We’re Hiring – Business Journalist: Broad Media has an excellent opportunity for a business and/or finance journalist who wants to join BusinessTech – the biggest business news website in South Africa. Broad Media – which owns …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Outstanding’ Joe Marler in contention for the World Cup: …
Belarus kidnapping: what international law says about capture of dissident journalist Roman Protasevich: Here’s what we know: the Ryanair aircraft carrying dissident Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich was scheduled to fly from Athens in Greece to Vilnius in Lithuania on May 23. While in Belarusian airspace, the pilot was ordered to divert from its course and …
Roman Protasevich: dissident Belarus journalist whose defiance enraged Europe’s last dictator: Roman Protasevich doesn’t look like much of a threat to Europe’s last dictator. A fresh-faced 26-year-old, he has never been elected to public office nor has he stood as a candidate. What this blogger and co-recipient of the European parliament’s Sakharov prize for freedom …
Why working as a journalist in Uganda is particularly tough: A policeman beats up a journalist in Kampala outside the Daily Monitor and Red Pepper newspapers during a protest at the temporary closure of two newspapers by armed police in May 2013. Isaac Kasamani/AFP via Getty Images Ugandan journalists are subject to state intimidation and …
Jamal Khashoggi: why the US is unlikely to deliver justice for the murdered journalist: When Saudi Arabian dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, had not expected the outcry that would follow. For perhaps the first time in recent …
South Africa in the news: SANEF calls for immediate release of Zimbabwe journalist Chin’ono: The South African National Editors Forum has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.: “South Africa” – BingNews Aussies set India target of 407 in Sydney: Cameron Green has thumped four sixes in his 84 to …
South Africa in the news: Arrested Zimbabwe journalist in prison isolation over COVID: A prominent Zimbabwean journalist charged with communicating falsehoods has been sent to prison isolation after it emerged that he was likely exposed to people with COVID-19 prior to his arrest.: “South Africa” – BingNews Government committed to providing credible, comprehensive information: The …
South Africa in the news: Journalist must always strive for the truth: Press Ombudsman: Journalist must always strive for the truth, independent verification and should be loyal to the citizens. This is according to Press Ombudsman Pippa Green during the annual Percy Qoboza memorial …: “South Africa” – BingNews DA launches one-stop-shop Federal Congress website: …
Nora Waln: Quaker journalist whose memoir tried to understand the Nazis: Nora Waln lived in Germany through the rise of the Nazi Party, leaving shortly before Kristallnacht. Everett Collection (with Amazon image inset) “I have striven to give a clear, true, and balanced picture”, wrote Nora Waln in the account of her years in the …