South Africa

:This article is about the country called South Africa. For the region, see southern Africa.

Media

:Main article: Media in South Africa

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South Africa also has a large, free, and active press that regularly challenges the government. Major scandals have erupted when the press reported charges of corruption that were proven to be true in cases such as that of Schabir Shaik, in which deputy president Jacob Zuma was implicated, and the corruption allegations that led to the dismissal of Winnie Mandela from parliament. The government's stance on 2005 Zimbabwe parliamentary elections and AIDS have also attracted plenty of coverage.

Related Topics:
Press - Scandal - Corruption - Schabir Shaik - Jacob Zuma - Winnie Mandela - 2005 Zimbabwe parliamentary elections - AIDS

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Even though South Africa has the most sophisticated media network in Africa, it was one of the last countries in the world to allow television. Yet before the end of apartheid, television networks covered all urban areas and some less populated areas, while radio networks covered almost all of the country.

Related Topics:
Television - Apartheid - Urban areas

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An African language channel was introduced to the SABC in 1981, and finally the SABC's monopoly was challenged in 1986 when a new television network, M-Net, was launched. South Africa currently has three domestic television networks, as well as access to satellite television.

Related Topics:
1981 - 1986 - M-Net

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South African media ranks 26th out of 167 countries in the Worldwide Press Freedom Index, ahead of the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan.

Related Topics:
Worldwide Press Freedom Index - United Kingdom - Australia - Japan

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