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One-way flow: From Nelson Mandela to Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa (above), there has never been a standard of high engagement between the press and the president in South Africa.
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Pure Politics: ‘Family meetings’ underline uncomfortable press relationship

To achieve a deeper democracy, it is necessary to confront the tensions that have existed between the media and successive presidents since 1994.

  • Luke Feltham
10 min read