Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
FXI alarmed over rising number of cases affecting media freedom
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI statement: Re: Increasing inroads into media freedom is cause for serious concern The Freedom of Expression Institute has signaled its deep alarm at the rising number of cases affecting media freedom as well as the increasing inroads into media freedom in South Africa in the recent past. In […]
High Court dismisses journalist’s application for review of subpoena
(MISA/FXI/IFEX) – The following is an 11 September 2003 FXI, MISA-South Africa, Media Workers Association of Southern Africa and South African National Editors’ Forum joint statement: Media organisations to fight Ranjeni ruling The South Africa Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-SA), the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI), the South African National Editors’ […]
Concern over intelligence services’ response to Hefer Commission’s request for documents
(FXI/IFEX) – On 28 October 2003, FXI and the South African History Archive (SAHA) issued a press statement expressing their dismay at the South African intelligence services’ submission to the Hefer Commission, in response to the commission’s request for intelligence documentation relevant to its inquiry. While the intelligence services have not outrightly refused the commission […]
FXI issues second report on state of censorship in South Africa
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 16 October 2003 FXI statement: Release of second report of the FXI’s Anti-Censorship Programme The Freedom of Expression Institute’s (FXI) Anti-Censorship Programme (ACP) has just released its second report, which tracks the progress of the Programme since the release of its first report in May 2003. The report notes […]
Media defence groups condemn Hefer ruling
(MISA/FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 16 October 2003 MISA-South Africa, FXI and South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) joint statement: Media defence groups condemn Hefer ruling BLOEMFONTEIN: The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef), the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) and the South Africa Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-SA) have […]
FXI calls for full media access to investigation on racism in rugby
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI statement: FXI calls for full media access into the enquiry on racism in rugby The Freedom of Expression Institute has this morning sent a letter to Justice Edwin King urging that media be allowed full access to cover the hearings into racism in the rugby sport in South […]
FXI comments on South African Broadcasting Corporation’s draft editorial policies
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI statement: FXI comments on draft editorial policies for South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) On Friday 13 June, the FXI submitted its comments on the SABC’S editorial policies, released for public comment earlier this year. As a result of amendments to the Broadcasting Act of 1999, the SABC is […]
FXI warns of Anti-Terrorism Bill’s impact on the media
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 19 May 2003 FXI statement: FXI warns about impact of Anti-Terrorism Bill on the media The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) has warned of the serious consequences that the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill (ATB) will have on media freedom in South Africa. In an opinion piece titled “Media must wake […]