Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
University begins disciplinary proceedings against two professors for voicing criticisms of vice chancellor to the media
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an abridged version of a FXI press release: FXI distressed by disciplinary action against two UKZN professors The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is distressed by the University of KwaZulu/ Natal’s (UKZN) decision to institute disciplinary proceedings against two of the University’s Professors, Nithaya Chetty and John van den Berg. […]
Judicial hearings should be accessible to the public and allowed to be broadcast live, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 23 July 2008 FXI press statement: FXI submission argues for JSC hearings into Hlophe complaint to be public Earlier today, the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) made a submission to the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) calling for the hearing to investigate the alleged misconduct of the Constitutional Court Judges […]
Court ruling on disclosure of classified documents encourages and disappoints at the same time, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 5 June 2008 FXI press release: Constitutional Court’s recent decision in the case of Independent Newspapers and the Minister of Intelligence encourages and disappoints at the same time The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) has noted the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on 22 May 2008 in […]
Closed-door sessions in inquiry into official’s misconduct “may result in suppression of information of fundamental public importance,” says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an abridged FXI press release: FXI disappointed with ruling of Ginwala Enquiry into the suspension of Adv V Pikoli The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is disappointed that Dr Frene Ginwala, Chairperson of the Enquiry into the suspension of Adv Pikoli, Head of the South African National Director of Public […]
University of Witwatersrand students forbidden by administration to peacefully express solidarity with Palestinians
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press release: Student Organisation’s peaceful demonstration on campus prohibited by the University of the Witwatersrand Today, 8 May 2008, marks the 60th Anniversary of Israeli independence. There are deep disagreements as to the significance of this historic event; one point of view emphasizes that it was a catastrophe […]
Provincial government attempts to silence criticism of health services by legislative member
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press release: FXI concerned about Gauteng Provincial Government’s attempt to curtail MPL Jack Bloom’s freedom of expression The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is concerned about attempts by the Gauteng Provincial Government to curtail the freedom of expression of a Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) for the […]
Minister must follow due process to withhold information on “national security” grounds, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 22 November 2007 FXI media release: FXI in Constitutional Court today as amicus in Masetlha case Today, the 22 November 2007, the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) will intervene as a friend of the Constitutional Court in the case of the Independent Newspapers v Minister of Intelligence Services. The […]
Growing trend of employers silencing criticisms as three workers disciplined, one dismissed
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 19 November 2007 FXI press release: FXI disturbed by recent violations of freedom of expression of workers The Freedom of Expression Institute is disturbed by the growing number of violations of the freedom of expression of workers. Four cases have been brought to the FXI’s attention of workers who […]