IPI joins “Black Wednesday” press freedom commemoration
IPI’s acting director warned of press freedom decline in the country.
CPJ concerned that proposed legislation will result in press restrictions
The broad language and far-reaching provisions of the Protection of Information Bill are reminiscent of apartheid-era regulations, says CPJ.
IPI concerned that information bill may impede flow of news
IPI says the bill, which was designed to regulate classification procedures and sets out penalties for disclosing secret information, and may “open itself to abuse.”
BBC journalist expelled from South Africa press conference
African National Congress (ANC) Youth League leader Julius Malema referred to journalist Jonah Fisher as a “bastard” after the reporter interrupted him.
IPI supports “The Citizen” newspaper in constitutional challenge
“The National Unity and Reconciliation Act should not be used to justify censorship,” said IPI.
Prosecutors banned from speaking to media
The National Prosecuting Authority, which issued the ban, has come under close scrutiny over a high-profile case relating to the wife of the state security minister.
eNews journalists subpoenaed after story on criminals’ World Cup plans
The ANC has demanded that e.tv help police arrest two criminals who threatened to rob World Cup tourists during interviews broadcast by the station on 15 January 2010.
New bill threatens media freedom, says MISA
Media practitioners are raising concerns over the new Protection of Harassment Bill, describing it as a form of censorship.
Unlit petrol bomb thrown into editor’s home
A note was also discovered, saying “You have been warned. Now you must bear the consequences. Just so you know, this is only the beginning.”
SABC’s investigative unit subjected to office raids, questioning, while corporation continues to probe show leak
The staff of the SABC investigative unit is being subjected to office raids and asked to take lie detector tests.
Amendment Act a “grave intrusion” on freedom of expression, says FXI
FXI is deeply disappointed by the signing into law of the Films and Publications Amendment Act 3 of 2009.
Controversial Films and Publications Amendment Bill signed into law
The bill has been described by critics as “deeply flawed and unconstitutional”.
Photographer for “Times” newspaper hit by rubber bullet while covering protest in Durban
A photographer for “The Times” newspaper was hit by a rubber bullet when Durban police fired into a crowd of protestors.
Court allows media access to hearing
Independent newspapers “Mail & Guardian” and “Avusa”, as well as e.tv, won a significant battle for press freedom and the principle of open democracy.
State broadcaster accuses newspaper of theft following broadcast of documentary
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has laid a charge of “stolen property” after the “Mail and Guardian Online” posted on the web an episode of the current affairs programme “Special Assignment”, a documentary report on political satire
“Mail & Guardian” lodges complaint over state spying on its journalists
South Africa’s weekly, “The Mail and Guardian” (M&G), has lodged a complaint with the inspector general of intelligence on the week of 25 May 2009 following sustained evidence that its journalists were spied on and harassed by state agents.