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President Zuma appoints five new MDDA board members The President of the Republic, his Excellency Jacob Zuma acting in terms of Section 4 (1) (b) and Section 4 (1) (c) of the MDDA Act appointed:

  • Mr Phenyo Nonqane
  • Ms Rene Alicia Smith
  • Mr Jimmy Manyi
  • Mr Thato Mahapa
  • Ms Ingrid Louw

    as new Board members with effect from 01 January 2012 for a term of three years. This appointment follows a Parliamentary public participatory process, through the Portfolio Committee on Communications, which recommended Ms Rene Alicia Smith and Mr Phenyo Nonqane in terms of Section 4 (1) (b) of the MDDA Act. The other three (Ms Ingrid Louw, Mr. Thato Mahapa and Mr. Jimmy Manyi) are appointed by the President in terms of Section 4 (1) (c) taking into consideration Section 15 of the MDDA Act. They are from the commercial print media, commercial broadcast media and Government. 17 Jan 2012 Read more >>
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Putting COP17 on the community media agenda
Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa partnered with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to promote community media participation Read more >>
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Putting COP17 on the community media agenda
Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa partnered with the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to promote community media participation Read more >>
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Commission refers predatory pricing case against Media 24
Commission wants company fined 10% of turnover for driving Gold-Net News out of market. 2 Nov 2011 Read more >>
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Thank you Mr Themba Maseko (outgoing GCIS CEO) and best wishes in your new appointment
The MDDA extends its words of thanks to the former Cabinet Spokesperson and CEO of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Mr Themba Maseko for his support and professional way in which he related with the MDDA during his tenure as the Accounting Officer of the GCIS from June 2006. 4 Feb 2011 Read more >>4

NCRF welcomes the newly appointed MDDA Board of Directors
The National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) would like to take this opportune time to welcome MDDA newly appointed Board of Directors (Ms. Louise Vale, Ms. Phelisa Nkomo and Ms. Nadia Bulbulia).5
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MDDA INTRODUCES AND WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is happy to welcome the following people newly appointed people into the ranks of the Agency, as of the 10th January 2011.)
Mr. Nkopane Maphiri– Programme Director
Nkopane Maphiri has an extensive background in the community media space, policy development and media advocacy. He has worked as the CEO of the NCRF and served on the AMARC Africa Board. Nkopane also brings to the Agency his vast knowledge of the advertising industry, having served on the SAARF RAMS scrutiny committee for a number of years. He has worked as a marketing and advertising trainer and he authored the marketing and advertising toolkit for community radio and community print. Nkopane Maphiri has been a marketing and advertising consultant, and he has over the years done work for several private sector and public sector institutions. Nkopane Maphiri is a graduate of the AAA School of Advertising. 6

Ms Kgomotso Moeketsi –Manager in the CEO’s Office
Highly regarded as one of the most creative minds in South African radio/media landscape, Kgomotso brings to the MDDA a wealth of experience from commercial radio and TV, and experience of the public broadcast space as well. She spent her early years in the broadcasting industry working for the now defunct Bop Radio and TV, and continued to niche herself in the greenfields radio stations after Icasa issued those licenses, earning accolades and prominence in both P4 Radio and Kaya FM, both as an on-air presenter and Programming Manager. She also spent 2 years working the strategic post of Project Manager: Programming for SABC3. She is also a sought after radio consultant. Most recently, she has been hosting a talk show on Radio 2000, a slot she continues to fill because ‘A burgeoning and thriving democracy needs sound voices to discuss pivotal structural democracy matters’.
The MDDA looks forward to having the wealth of experience and maturity that both these individuals bring, to enhance its functions of developing and diversifying the media landscape, in its pursuit to promote, support and encourage media development and diversity.
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Mr. Lumko Mtimde, Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact: Hariet Mhlanga at (011) 642 1125

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Minister Chabane tabled the MDDA's unqualified Annual Report 2009/10

The Minister in the Presidency, the Honourable Mr Collins Chabane has tabled the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)'s annual report for the period 2009/10 to Parliament on the 7th September 2010. The Agency has again obtained an unqualified audit opinion, yet another proof of the MDDA's commitment to being one of the leading examples in the area of financial reporting, good governance and accountability within the public sector. The Agency has always received unqualified audit opinion and this year it received a congratulatory note from the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA).
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President Jacob Zuma appoints Ms Nebo Legoabe as a new member to the MDDA Board

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002. In 2004, broadcast media (SABC, Primedia Broadcasting, MNET, Kagiso Broadcasting, MIDI TV) together with print media (Media 24, CTP, Independent Newspapers and Johnnic Publishing LTD) committed to supporting the noble work of the MDDA for five years. They renewed this commitment from 01 April 2009. 14 Jul 2010
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Agenda empowering women for gender equity
Dear AGENDA subscriber,

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest radio pilot project.
Included here is a radio documentary which explores the challenges of girlhood; and an electronic version of Journal No. 79 entitled “Girlhood in Southern Africa”.

Podcast: A Perspective on Girlhood

Podcast: Gender Violence in Education
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Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) convened a Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit on 26-27 March 2010 at the Council Chambers, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Mafikeng in the North West. The theme for the summit was “Basic Media Literacy Education - ‘Constructing Views of Reality'”. 5 May 2010

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CELEBRATING WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
Today, 03rd May is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom day, as per the proclamation by the United Nations (UN) at its General Assembly in 1993, in line with Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This followed the 26th session of UNESCO General Conference in 1991, which adopted the Windhoek Declaration, a statement of principles calling for a free, independent and pluralistic media throughout the world. The Declaration affirms that a free press is essential to the existence of democracy and a fundamental human goal.

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MAY 3, 2010

Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit - Mafikeng, North West in March 2010
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) convened a Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit on 26 - 27 March 2010 at the Council Chambers, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, Mafikeng in the North West. The theme for the summit is “Basic Media Literacy Education - ‘Constructing Views of Reality’”.

The MDDA has a mandate to create an enabling environment for media development and diversity that is conducive to public discourse and that which reflects the needs and aspirations of all South Africans. Further, Section 3 (v) of the MDDA Act requires the Agency to support initiatives which promote literacy and a culture of reading.

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RE: CITY PRESS ARTICLE TITLED “LETSEBE’s BOGUS CV EARNS HIM A PROMOTION

The Editor
Dear Ms Ferial Haffajee
Our discussion this morning refers.

The article published by City Press on the 15th November 2009 titled “Letsebe’s Bogus CV earns MDDA promotion” is bordering on inaccuracy and unfairness against article 1.1 of the South African Press Code. Further, the article violates articles 1.2, 1.3, 1.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, etc. of the South African Press Code as outlines below:

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ERROR IN THE PRESS STATEMENT
WELCOMING THE NEW PROJECTS DIRECTOR – Mr HARRY LETSEBE


On the 08 October 2009, the Agency introduced and welcomed Mr. Harry Letsebe who has been promoted to fill the shoes of Ms Jayshree Pather as the new Projects Director.
The statement erroneously reflected Mr. Letsebe as having a law degree and postgraduate certificates. Mr. Letsebe, according to his CV has several certificates ranging from project management, social policy, ICT for development, strategic management and financial planning. These were received from Regenesys Business School, Wits Graduate School of Public and Development Management and UCT. The error was due to editing his submission based on how he wrote his abridged version of his CV in preparation for the press statement after he was employed.

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Setting the record straight on the Fin24.com article
The article published by Fin24.com on the 13th November 2009 titled “Bogus CV earns MDDA promotion" is regrettable. 16 Nov 2009


The article published by Fin24.com on the 13th November 2009 titled “Bogus CV earns MDDA promotion" is regrettable.
Mr Mantshantsha through this article alleges that Mr Letsebe has misled the Agency regarding his qualifications and that the Agency appointed him because of favouritism quoting an “anonymous” employee.

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Error in the press statement welcoming the new Projects Director - Mr Harry Letsebe

On the 08 October 2009, the Agency introduced and welcomed Mr Harry Letsebe who has been promoted to fill the shoes of Ms Jayshree Pather as the new Projects Director. 4 Nov 2009

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MDDA appoints Harry Letsebe as new Projects Director and bids farewell to Jayshree Pather

“On behalf of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), I would like to thank you, Ms Jayshree Pather, for your contribution towards facilitation of development and diversity in the South African media and to the promotion of the right to freedom of expression and access to information as enshrined in our Constitution,” said the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lumko Mtimde, in his farewell message. 8 Oct 2009
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Speech by the Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities
Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya


Transformation, Gender and the Media Dialogue
19 October 2009
Programme Director
Honoured guests
Ladies and Gentlemen


Thank you very much for the invitation to participate in this dialogue.
It is very encouraging that we are making an effort as a society to engage on this critical issue of gender and transformation. Thank you very much to all the organizations that worked together to make this dialogue possible in particular the MDDA, CGE, SABC, SAHRC and ICASA. We certainly need not forget our difficult history including that infamous Black Wednesday when apartheid government banned three publications on the 19th of October 1977.

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Consolidating investment opportunities and solutions for production and distribution in the creative industries – A focus on Film

In 1977, October 19 three newspapers were banned by the apartheid regime. Veteran journalists fought for higher values in the dark days.

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SABC, e.tv, YFM and Capricorn FM sign funding agreements with the MDDA

Capricorn FM and YFM are part of the new broadcasting service licensees to sign a funding agreement commencing 01 April 2009 with the MDDA (a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002) for a period as long as the broadcast service licensees hold the individual commercial sound broadcasting license. 13 Oct 2009
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AME signs a funding agreement with the MDDA

Algoa FM and OFM is one of the new broadcasting service licensees to sign a funding agreement commencing 01 April 2009 with the MDDA (a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002) for a period as long as the broadcast service licensees hold the individual commercial sound broadcasting license.
8 Jul 2009
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Statement - Launch of the Research Report
“Trends of ownership and control of media in South Africa”


Introduction
In the financial year 2008/9, the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) an Agency established by the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002 in partnership with the major print and broadcast media industry to create, support, promote and encourage an enabling environment for media development and diversity that is conducive to public discourse and which reflects the needs and aspirations of all South Africans, commissioned Z-Coms to conduct research on the trends in ownership and control of media in South Africa
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Trends of Ownership and Control of Media in South Africa
Prepared for:
Media Development and Diversity Agency
(MDDA) Prepared by:
Z-Coms
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Trends of Ownership and Control of Media in South Africa.
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Workshop on reporting xenophobia

Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), in partnership with the South African Editors Forum, Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), is holding a one day stakeholder workshop and strategy meeting: 'Reporting on Race, Racism, Migrants and Xenophobia in the Community/Small Commercial Media' in Johannesburg on 4 June.
Wednesday, 04 June 2009

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PMSA, Kagiso Media and M-Net sign a funding agreement with the MDDA

Broadcast media (SABC, Primedia Broadcasting, M-Net, Kagiso Broadcasting, MIDI TV) together with print media (Media 24, CTP, Independent Newspapers and Avusa) in 2004 committed to supporting the noble work of the MDDA (a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002) for five years. 15 May 2009

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Let's commemorate Press Freedom Day with the rest of the world!

This year's World Press Freedom Day, Sunday 3rd May 2009, marks the 18th anniversary of the 1991 Declaration of Windhoek, a statement of principles calling for a free, independent and pluralistic media throughout the world, adopted at a UNESCO seminar. The Declaration affirms that a free press is essential to the existence of democracy and a fundamental human goal. 5 May 2009

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Wits and Kagiso Media in new radio training venture


Tuesday, 29April 2009

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Wits offers new radio certificate
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MDDA’S FIRST MEDIA LITERACY AND CUTURE OF READING SUMMIT DEBUTES IN THE ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, EASTERN CAPE Read more >>

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IDike - lethu News was launched with much fun fair in Alice!
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OPENING ADDRESS OF THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION BY MAYOR P.B. MABENGU TO THE MEDIA LITERACY SUMMIT ORGANISED BY THE MDDA ON 28 MARCH 2009 AT MOUNT AYLIFF


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The MDDA Congratulates Inanda FM for going on air!

More voices, more information, more communication platforms, democracy is benefiting. These are the words of Lumko Mtimde, the Chief Executive of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) as he announced the going on air of Inanda FM on Friday 27th March 2009. Inanda FM became operational in 2003, using a special events license at the Bat Centre, after Durban Youth Radio closed down.

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AN MDDA BENEFICIARY – Ms Mbali Dhlomo (Genuine Magazine) NOMINATED AS THE FELLOW FROM SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE 2009 EISENHOWER FELLOWSHIPS



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The MDDA Congratulates Vibe FM, in KwaMashu, on going on air!

The Media Development and Diversity Agency wishes to convey its joy and a congratulatory note to Vibe FM, who went on air on Friday 20th of March 2009. Vibe FM is situated in KwaMashu within the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality.




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MDDA convenes first Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit at Alfred Nzo District Municipality

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is convening a Media Literacy and Culture of Reading Summit on the weekend of Saturday 28-29 March 2009 at the Council Chambers, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Mt Ayliff in the Eastern Cape. The theme for the summit is “Basic media literacy education - ‘Constructing Views of Reality'”. 25 Mar 2009

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PRIMEDIA (PTY) LTD signs a funding agreement with MDDA

Primedia (PTY) LTD has shown confidence in the mandate and work of the MDDA, became the first one to renew the agreement which will now commence on the 01st April 2009 for as long as Primedia holds individual commercial sound broadcasting licences in terms of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 .February 24, 2009


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South Africa's mediascape faces the challenge of getting more voices

Our eyes and ears are attentive to the mainstream media as the most influential platform in the coming elections. But it's also important that there are also many other smaller players that can add to the diversity of coverage. 11 Feb 2009


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PRIMEDIA (PTY) LTD signs a funding agreement with MDDA

Primedia Broadcasting was one of the first broadcast media owners who committed to support the noble work of the MDDA (a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002) in October 2004 for five years. The five years which has been a successful period for the Agency in the pursuit of its mandate led to (amongst other achievements) more than 235 beneficiaries supported with about R75m. All of the MDDA achievements over the last five years are thanks to the Government (whose valuable support for the Agency through GCIS and the Presidency has made its work manageable) and the funding partners of the MDDA [SABC, Primedia Broadcasting, MNET, Kagiso Broadcasting, MIDI TV, Media 24, CTP, Independent Newspapers and AVUSA].


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South Africa's mediascape faces the challenge of getting more voices
Our eyes and ears are attentive to the mainstream media as the most influential platform in the coming elections. But it's also important that there are also many other smaller players that can add to the diversity of coverage
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President Kgalema Motlanthe appoints new members to the MDDA Board

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is a statutory development agency for promoting, supporting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting media companies, in terms of the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002.

The President of the Republic of South Africa (President Kgalema Motlanthe) has, in terms of Section 4 (1) (b) of the MDDA Act and as per the recommendation from the National Assembly appointed the following 2 new Board members with effect from 01 January 2009 for a term of office of three years:


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COAL CITY NEWS ACHIEVES ACCOLADES AT THE EMALAHLENI MAYORAL AWARDS 2008!

“Coal City is one of the community media projects funded by the MDDA, and it gives us great pleasure to know that they are making strides in social development and providing relevant information to communities that were formerly deprived of any form of media,” said Mr. Lumko Mtimde, Chief Executive Officer of the MDDA.

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CHRISTMAS CHEERS FOR MDDA!

Santa came early for MDDA (Media Development and Diversity Agency) staff members as they got spoiled and pampered at the fabulous Misty Hills, north of Johannesburg on Thursday 04th December. The Agency crew went all out to celebrate a well deserved Christmas Party, combined with a wellness afternoon, which ended with an evening of much feasting at Carnivore Restaurant.

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Parliament has called for nominations for filling in two (2) vacancies in the MDDA Board

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Press Statement, Voice of Tembisa wins Telkom Awards, 31 July 2008

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Happy 90th Birthday MADIBA

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President Mbeki appointed Ms Ingrid Louw as Board member for the MDDA 08 July 2008

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Inaugural Community Media Awards a Big Hit! 30th June 2008

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Chairperson Msibi acceptance speech 31 Jan 2008

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New MDDA Board members welcomed, Jan 2008

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2007 Enablis Business Plan Plan Competition 23 October 2007

Mdda decides on further support for media projects March 2007
The MDDA is established through legislation to create an enabling environment for media development and diversity in South Africa, through,amongst other things,providing financial support to community and small commecial media projects. The MDDA receives funding from government, print media and electronic media.


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Mdda decides on further support for media projects June 2007

The MDDA is established through legislation to create an enabling environment for media development and diversity in South Africa, through,amongst other things,providing financial support to community and small commecial media projects. The MDDA receives funding from government, print media and electronic media.


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Mdda decides on further support for media projects August 2007
The MDDA is established through legislation to create an enabling environment for media development and diversity in South Africa, through,amongst other things,providing financial support to community and small commecial media projects. The MDDA receives funding from government, print media and electronic media.


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2007 Enablis Business Plan Results

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On the eve of the anniversary of the incidents of 19th October 1977

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Community Television Workshop, 03-04 April 2007, Southern Sun Garden Court, Marine Parade, Durban

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MDDA briefing to Parliament, re - Strategic Plan and Budget 2007-2010

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Strategic Plan Budget To The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee On Communications 30 March 2007

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Media Development And Diversity Agency Response To Umafrika 21 - 27 September 2007, Article Page 15 - 16

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Press Statement, Annual Report launch Dec 2006

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Launch of the “Trends of ownership and control of media in South Africa”

research report
In the financial year 2008/9, the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) an Agency established by the MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002 in partnership with the major print and broadcast media industry to create, support, promote and encourage an enabling environment for media development and diversity that is conducive to public discourse and which reflects the needs and aspirations of all South Africans, commissioned Z-Coms to conduct research on the trends in ownership and control of media in South Africa. 3 Aug 2009
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