Jackson Mthembu Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Mandela’s Legacy of Media Freedom Stands Its Ground

February 12, 2014 2:11 AM EST

How robust are the institutional safeguards that underpin Nelson Mandela’s vision of a strong and independent South African media? By Sue Valentine Nelson Mandela, pictured in May 2011, sometimes accused critical black journalists of disloyalty during his presidency. (AFP/Elmond Jiyane)

South African paper harassed over painting of Zuma

May 30, 2012 4:23 PM EDT

New York, May 30, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the campaign of harassment and intimidation against a newspaper in South Africa after it published a photo of a painting of President Jacob Zuma more than two weeks ago.