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How the Competition Commission's decision on Google’s Media Fund threatens media independence

By Gillian Schutte | Published Mar 3, 2025

The Competition Commission’s provisional decision on the Google media fund is being framed as a lifeline for South African journalism. In reality, it is a brazen move to cement a donor-backed media monopoly, ensuring that a widening group of elite, foreign-funded platforms and organisations control access to financial resources.