Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
CAPSULE REPORT: Media freedom declining, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an 18 October 2006 FXI press release: State of media freedom in South Africa declining The Freedom of Expression Institute is concerned about declining levels of media freedom in South Africa, and has called on South Africans to use the opportunity of National Press Freedom Day (October 19) to reflect […]
Broadcasting corporation refuses to release full report on allegations of politically-motivated “blacklisting”
(FXI/IFEX) -The following is an FXI media statement: RE: SABC ‘blacklisting’ report The Freedom of Expression Institute is outraged that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has decided not to release the much-awaited report into allegations of a politically-motivated “blacklist” implemented by the Group Executive of News, Dr. Snuki Zikalala, on SABC services. Instead they […]
Media organisations welcome postponement of films and publications bill
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a joint statement by FXI, MISA-South Africa and the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef): Statement on Postponement of Films and Publications Amendment Bill Three of South Africa’s media organisations, which condemned a government proposal to amend the country’s entertainment censorship laws because it would result in the imposition of […]
Lecturer faces disciplinary committee, possible dismissal, as free expression declines at university
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 9 October 2006 FXI press release: FXI Concerned about growing “climate of fear” at UKZN The Freedom of Expression Institute is very concerned about the state of freedom of expression and academic freedom at the University of KwaZulu Natal. Free expression and academic freedom are in severe decline at […]
Freedom of expression rights compromised under proposed by-law, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 5 October 2006 FXI press release: By-Law Relating to Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Nuisances, 2006 The Freedom of Expression Institute is concerned about the “By-Law relating to streets, public places and the prevention of nuisances” that has been proposed by the City of Cape Town. While […]
FXI welcomes court ruling on attempted gagging of “Mail & Guardian” newspaper
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 21 September 2006 FXI media release: Media Release: FXI welcomes court ruling on attempted gagging of M&G The Freedom of Expression Institute welcomes the decision of the Johannesburg High Court a few hours ago, giving the Mail & Guardian the go-ahead to publish an article on allegations of possible […]
Constitutional Court rejects appeal against decision to prohibit broadcasting from courtroom
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 21 September 2006 FXI media release: FXI’s response to Constitutional Court’s ruling on SABC’s application to broadcast Schabir Shaik’s appeal The FXI is disappointed with today’s judgment of the Constitutional Court (CC) dismissing an appeal by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to broadcast the appeals of Schabir Shaik […]
Court gags newspaper in response to public official’s legal action, setting disturbing precedent, says FXI
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI media release: FXI condemns gagging of Mail and Guardian newspaper by Johannesburg High Court The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) is very disturbed to hear that yet another urgent interdict has been granted against the media, in this case the Mail and Guardian newspaper. The interdict was sought […]