Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
University of Johannesburg professor denied entry to US, FXI denounces “ideological exclusion” preventing critical debate among academics
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 6 November 2007 FXI press release: FXI on US government’s ideological exclusion of Adam Habib The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is concerned about the reasons given by the United States (US) State Department to University of Johannesburg Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Adam Habib, for his being denied entry […]
FXI, other organizations concerned over proposed board for public broadcaster, question group’s “commitment to freedom of expression”
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an abridged version of an FXI press release: Labour and civil society write to President Mbeki to oppose SABC Board appointments Several labour and civil society organisations have sent a joint letter to President Thabo Mbeki objecting to the list of names forwarded to him for the new Board of […]
FXI welcomes Constitutional Court judgment in “nose stud” case
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press statement: RE: FXI welcomes CC judgment in “nose stud” case The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) welcomes today’s Constitutional Court (CC) judgment in the “nose-stud” case, as a vindication of school pupil Sunali Pillay’s cultural and religious rights, as well as her right to freedom of expression. […]
Prison doctor suspended, faces defamation suit for criticising government minister
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI media statement: Minister Seeks Lockdown on Freedom of Expression in Correctional Services A defamation suit filed recently by Ngconde Balfour, Minister of Correctional Services, against Pollsmoor Prison doctor Paul Theron, provides further evidence of a disturbing trend; namely, that public servants who blow the whistle on corruption, misadministration […]
Hospital official suspended for speaking to media; “free speech in the public health system needs intensive care,” says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI media release: Media Release: Free speech in the public health system needs intensive care The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) feels that recent reports strongly suggest free speech in the public health system needs intensive care. The most recent case of Eastern Cape’s Dr Nokuzola Ntshona, the Medical […]
Court gags media from publishing details of alleged corruption and abuse at public broadcaster
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI media statement: FXI outraged by gag on Mail & Guardian and others After two attempts by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to obtain court interdicts this week, the SABC’s legal head Mafika Sihlali succeeded where his employer failed. Last night’s gag order was granted against the Mail […]
FXI concerned over trend of banning public events in Cape Town to prevent particular points of view from being expressed
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an 8 June 2007 FXI press statement: FXI writes to Helen Zille about banned gatherings in Cape Town On Friday, the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) wrote to the Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille, about the prohibition of gatherings in Cape Town during the public sector strike. The FXI […]
SABC withdraws controversial documentary for second time
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI statement: FXI statement on SABC’s second withdrawal of Thabo Mbeki documentary Now you see it, now you don’t, now you see it, now you don’t: such is the farcical situation with the controversial documentary on President Thabo Mbeki, which the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) had scheduled for […]