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Government commits to keeping press more informed

Government commits to keeping press more informed

20 Oct 2012 16:37 - Sapa
Government and Sanef have committed to working together to improve the country's performance and to amend laws that restrict the flow of information.
Motlanthe urges mutual respect between government, media

Motlanthe urges mutual respect between government, media

19 Oct 2012 20:31 - Kenichi Serino
The government and media need to respect each other's roles if they are to address South Africa's problems, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said.
Cementing the right to publish and be damned

Cementing the right to publish and be damned

05 Oct 2012 00:00 - Dario Milo: COMMENT
A Constitutional Court ruling highlights the vital role of a free press in our developing democracy.
Shake-up lends irony to press ombud's award

Shake-up lends irony to press ombud's award

26 Apr 2012 00:00 - Franz Krüger
Joe Thloloe, South Africa's press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media's most difficult times.

Press ombud confirms rise in newspaper complaints

11 Feb 2012 17:21 - Staff Reporter
The Press Council's Ombudsman has reported to editors a 70% increase over the last three years in the number of complaints about newspaper reports.

Sanef asks protector to investigate Cwele's comments

13 Dec 2011 19:52 - Giordano Stolley
Sanef has asked Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate Siyabonga Cwele's comments about the Protection of State Information Bill.
Legal groups say the Secrecy Bill 'tarnishes SA'

Legal groups say the Secrecy Bill 'tarnishes SA'

04 Dec 2011 19:20 - Staff Reporter
In a joint statement, legal advocacy bodies said that South Africa's record as a beacon of democracy was being tarnished by the Secrecy Bill.
Sanef threatens to drag info Bill battle to court

Sanef threatens to drag info Bill battle to court

17 Nov 2011 17:59 - Staff Reporter
Sanef has threatened legal action if a public interest defence clause is left out the controversial Protection of State Information Bill.

Media freedom sees victory in anti-censorship bid

01 Nov 2011 20:30 - Staff Reporter
The South Gauteng High Court has found that recent amendments to the Film and Publication Act would deprive news of its value and interest.
Broader public called to comment

Broader public called to comment

14 Oct 2011 09:07 - Glenda Daniels
Commission is embarking on a campaign to elicit debate and is researching possible regulation.

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