World Report 2009: South Africa
22 January 2009
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Recent articles in South Africa
SABC editor-in-chief requested to undertake additional security vetting
Moshoeshoe Monare, the editor-in-chief of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, informed by intelligence agent that he is required to undergo a polygraph test.
South African journalist Thomo Nkgadima faces criminal trespass charges
The arrest and detention of freelance journalist Thomo Nkgadima was an intimidatory tactic aimed at deterring him from reporting on a matter of public interest.
RSF urges court to overturn gag order on media outlet
A South African High Court judge grants interim interdict effectively blocking investigative media outlet ‘amaBhungane’ from reporting on business conglomerate.