SECTOR 4 4.4. Equal opportunities regardless of race, social group, gender/sex, religion, disabilities and age are promoted in media houses. While some media houses have gender and disability policies, questions remain as to whether or not these have translated into equal opportunities. Most media in Swaziland could claim they are doing something towards providing equal opportunities in regard to gender. The SBIS employs more women than men, although only two of the broadcaster’s top managers are women. The Swazi Observer had a female CEO until recently, and a woman still serves as the company’s marketing manager, while the Times has the country’s only female editor. There was criticism that the media in general are not pro-active enough when it comes to people with disabilities. Only the SBIS premises have been adapted to allow wheelchair access, and employs disabled journalists. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.0 (2009: 4.2; 2007 and 2005: n/a) 4.5 Journalists and editors do not practise self– censorship. Many examples of self-censorship are described under indicators above: editors are called to the King’s court to explain their coverage; politicians and political appointees have a hotline to editors; media are afraid of losing government advertising. “It is a fact of life.” “Self-censorship has killed our position in terms of standing up against things no matter what,” said a panellist. “Our owner understands we have to have a 62 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER SWAZILAND 2011