Invoking fears of censorship: Mac vs M&G
Presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj has accused the M&G of seeking to 'hide its complicity' after a report about him was suppressed.
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Censored: A buried trail of lies
The M&G has been compelled to suppress a report about presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj, following a threat of criminal prosecution.
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Secrecy Bill bounces back
If you have been watching the progress of the Protection of State Information Bill you may be suffering from symptoms of whiplash.
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ANC sets Secrecy Bill deadline
Despite claims it would sound out public opinion, the ANC now plans to finalise the controversial Protection of Information Bill before December.
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Sanef welcomes possible Secrecy Bill amendments
Sanef and the Right2Know campaign have welcomed the possible inclusion of a public interest defence in the Protection of State Information Bill.
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Motlanthe: ANC may consider Info Bill amendment
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe suggested the ANC may heed calls from the media to write a public interest defence into the contested Cecrecy Bill.
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Media freedom faces other threats, says Sanef
As journalists commemorate "Black Wednesday", Sanef says media now faces other threats to freedom such as the Protection of Information Bill.
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Secret state tightens screws
In October 2008 Parliament shelved two Bills that could have a severely negative impact on the free flow of information in this country.
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'Absurd' Parliament policy news to us, say media
Media organisations say they had not known about a policy forcing journalists to request interviews with MPs through Parliament's media office.
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Outcry over ANC 'hijack' of information Bill
The introduction of an ANC committee to continue the public consultation process undermines the legitimacy of Parliament.
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