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Free Expression & the Law
The so-called secrecy bill’s passage through the South African parliament mirrors an increasing political intolerance towards diverse views that in some cases has spilled over in violence, Christi van der Westhuizen reports.
South Africa Highlights
Free Expression & the LawSentences of up to 25 years in prison for revealing classified state information could become a reality for journalists if President Jacob Zuma signs the new Protection of State Information Bill into law.
Attacks
Zolile Menzelwa was attacked on 3 March and told to stop writing "about the mayor." The incident follows a series of attacks on journalists during their coverage of a farm workers' strike in January.
AttacksStriking farm workers in De Doorns, located in South Africa's Western Cape province, on Monday, 14 January 2013 attacked three journalists from the public broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) who were covering their strike action.
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Attacks Censorship Free Expression & the Law
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