Defend and Advance the Freedom of Expression for All!
Defend and Advance the Freedom of Expression for All! AIDC Statement on the threats to Press Freedom Press Freedom is a right enjoyed by a privileged minority of South Africans. Our print media is...
View ArticleThe Media Must Remain Self-Regulatory
The South African chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-SA) is deeply concerned with the host of legislative and policy proposals under discussion. The Broadcasting Bill, Protection...
View ArticleProtection of Information Bill and Media Appeals Tribunal are Serious Blows...
In 2009 the Unemployed People’s Movement (UPM) submitted a request in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. We filled in the forms in January 2010 requesting all the documents...
View ArticleMISA-SA Calls for Secrecy Bill and ANC tribunal Plan to be Withdrawn
The South African Chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA-SA), has been deeply alarmed at the contents of the Protection of Information Bill and the proposals by the African National...
View ArticleProtection of Information Bill: SA Media Under Attack
The proposed Protection of Information Bill and the Media Appeals Tribunal will mark the end of critical, independent and investigative journalism in South Africa. If enacted, the Bill will not only...
View ArticleOpen Letter to President Jacob Zuma: Protection of Information Bill
Presentation His Excellency Jacob Zuma President of the Republic of South Africa Union Buildings Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 South Africa BY FAX: +27 12 323 8246 19 August 2010 Your Excellency,...
View ArticleJordan Criticises ANC Over Secrecy Bill
ANC veterancriticises the party’s plans for a media tribunal and the Protection of Information Bill, saying attempts to muzzle the modern media are a ‘fool’s errand’ African National Congress (ANC)...
View ArticleZuma Appoints Three Members to the MDDA Board
President Jacob Zuma has appointed three members to the Media Development and Diversity Agency board President Jacob Zuma has appointed Carole Vale, Nadia Bulbulia and Phelisa Nkomo, to the Media...
View ArticleNegative Fallout of South African Secrecy Bill Could Affect Entire Continent
If the South African Parliament pushes through the highly controversial Protection of Information Bill, the negative fallout in the region could be immense, said CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen...
View ArticleMMA calls on the BCCSA to stand its ground in the face of pressure from the SABC
Self regulation of the media is an important aspect of our democracy. It is for this reason that institutions that promote and protect the self regulatory aspect of our media are respected and...
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