Articles by Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI)
FXI condemns issuing of subpoenas to ex-“Sowetan” journalists to testify in fraud trial
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press statement: FXI condemns issuing of subpoenas to ex-Sowetan journalists to testify in fraud trial The FXI condemns the decision on the part of the state to subpoena ex-Sowetan newspaper journalists Willie Bokala and Saint Molakeng as reprehensible and a blow to media freedom. The journalists have been […]
FXI concerned about “growing trend of self-censorship” in the South African Broadcasting Corporation
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a FXI press release: FXI concerned about growing trend of self-censorship at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) The FXI is deeply disturbed about recent reports regarding the SABC’s decision not to [broadcast] a documentary on South African President Thabo Mbeki scheduled for Wednesday of last week. Apparently the documentary […]
Employee, fired for critical article, is reinstated
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press statement: FXI welcomes the reinstatement of Cosawu member Vusi Sibeko for article on working conditions at Superspar store On 11 May 2006, Vusi Sibeko won his case for unfair dismissal at the CCMA [Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration of South Africa, an independent statutory body providing […]
President decides not to sign problematic bill; FXI calls on government department to stop drafting unconstitutional legislation
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI press statement: FXI welcomes President’s decision not to sign Icasa Amendment Bill, calls on Department of Communications to desist from drafting unconstitutional legislation The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) welcomes the fact that President Thabo Mbeki has refused to sign into law the Independent Communications Authority of South […]
FXI welcomes acquittal of two Soweto activists on a charge of “illegal gathering”
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is a 16 March 2006 FXI statement: FXI welcomes the acquittal of two Soweto activists on a charge of Illegal Gathering After nine postponements and two days of trial, the Orlando Magistrate’s Court today found Kanapy Moeketsi and Peter Jacobs not guilty on a charge of illegal gathering. The FXI welcomes […]
FXI welcomes court ruling on Shack Dwellers’ Movement’s right to hold demonstration
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI statement: Over the past month, the FXI has been supporting the Shack Dwellers’ Movement in Durban, called Abahlali Base Mjondolo, in their attempts to hold a march in the city. This was the second time that the organisation has wanted to hold a march. On the first occasion, […]
FXI’s Anti-Censorship Programme releases sixth progress report
(FXI/IFEX) – The following is an FXI report: Sixth Report of the Anti-Censorship Programme January 2006 The past year in South Africa has shown that the struggle for socio-economic rights is the main terrain of struggle around freedom of expression. The Minister of Safety and Security, Charles Nqakula, recently reported that there were 5,085 legal […]
Employee dismissed for article on working conditions at Royal Ascot Super Spar store
(FXI/IFEX) – The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) has written an open letter to the Royal Ascot Super Spar store in Cape Town to protest against the management’s decision to dismiss a worker, Vusi Sibeko, for writing an article that was critical of working conditions at the company. Apparently, the company dismissed Sibeko on the […]