The loss of the Khampepe report is a high-profile instance of what is becoming a common occurrence in our courts and in government departments.
A high court order in favour of M&G’s investigative centre amaBhungane has beaten down CSR E-loco’s attempt to dilute corporate transparency.
Court affidavits suggest the public protector was not given all the documents that would allow for a comprehensive investigation.
The recent conviction of a journalist shows how the law can be used to muzzle freedom of expression.
Three years later, the Protection of State Information Act is vastly better than when it was tabled but it still does not pass constitutional muster.
COMMENT: An unexpected interpretation of a new Act runs counter to the move for greater transparency.
At a time of unprecedented movement to greater corporate transparency internationally, South Africa has a small but momentous choice to make.
The release of over 12Â 000 pages of documents marks a victory in the long battle between amaBhungane and the department of public works.
By resisting pressure from the department of state security and introducing amendments, the NCOP has struck a blow for democracy.
The battle for the truth about Nkandla is far more significant than the recent squabble between Helen Zille and a group of Zuma loyalists suggests.