Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
Hotel magnate to ask courts to prevent publication of former journalist’s book
(FXI/IFEX) – South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner has succeeded in postponing the distribution of the book, “Kerzner Unauthorised”, which was expected to hit bookstores in South Africa on 27 October 1997. The book, written by former journalist Allan Greenblo, contains details about Kerzner’s personal life, including his divorce from former Miss World Anneline Kriel, […]
Government to publish access to information bill
(FXI/IFEX) – The Open Democracy Bill (ODB), which is meant to provide a legislative framework for the constitutional right of access to information, will be published in the “Government Gazette” on 24 October 1997. Announcing this in Cape Town, the office of Deputy President Thabo Mbeki said the public would be given until 30 November […]
City council reverses decision to ban pro-gay poster following intervention by Human Rights Commission
(FXI/IFEX) – The Pretoria City Council has reversed its decision to ban a poster advertising the services of the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of Pretoria (GLOP) and intended for display on municipal buses in the city. In a letter dated 8 September 1997, the council advised GLOP that its advertisement had been approved. However, the […]