INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JOURNALISM
9 Jubilee Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa. Tel: (011) 484-1765/6/7/8 Fax: (011) 484-2282 E- Mail: [email protected]

Open House at the IAJ

Journalism ethics
– is there a threat to media freedom
in Southern Africa?

The current controversies in South African journalism call for robust debate among practitioners and the public. The issues – particularly in relation to journalistic ethics, and the role of journalists in society – are relevant not only to South Africa but to the whole Southern African region. It’s critical that the issues are discussed at all levels of society, including practitioners and state and civic structures, to interrogate to what extent current practices pose a threat to the media in the region.

The IAJ, with support from OSISA, is holding an important “Open House” to address these issues in the regional context. The evening will provide a platform for leading journalists and media experts to examine the controversies in a spirit of open discussion and shared reflection. The discussion will be chaired by Prof Anton Harber and, thanks to OSISA, special guests from neighbouring countries will be present to share their experiences.

Panelists will include:
Prof Tawana Kupe Allister Sparks Mathatha Tsedu
Prof Shadrack Gutto Jane Duncan Mondli Mankhanya

Attendance at the Open House is free. Refreshments will be served
Please join us at the IAJ
and pass on this invitation to your colleagues and friends.
Date: 11 November 2003
Time: 16h00 for 16h30
Venue: IAJ, 9 Jubilee Road, Parktown
RSVP Leela Parbhoo before Thursday 6 November 2003, Tel: 011-484 1765; Email: [email protected]