The applicants argued that it was the constitutional right of every citizen to have an accurate representation of what occurred in the House.
The South African National Editors’ Forum noted the allegations of editorial interference at e.tv and welcomed the decision to launch a review.
Sanef has called for the Protection of State Information Bill to be sent to the Constitutional Court for ratification before it is signed into law.
The South African National Editors’ Forum has expressed its sadness over the death of journalist and former editor Gavin Stewart.
The SA National Editors Forum has recommended that a journalist who appears on a political party’s official list of candidates should resign.
Government and Sanef have committed to working together to improve the country’s performance and to amend laws that restrict the flow of information.
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.
A Constitutional Court ruling highlights the vital role of a free press in our developing democracy.
Joe Thloloe, South Africa’s press ombudsman, has been honoured with the Order of Ikhamanga (silver) during one of media’s most difficult times.
A South African National Editors Forum debate has highlighted the need to nurture ethical and responsible journalism in order to avoid manipulation.
Sanef and Print Media SA have put forward their objections to the state’s secrecy Bill, highlighting the absence of a public interest defence.
The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.
The constitutionality of amendments to the Films and Publications Act will be considered by the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Sanef has welcomed a pledge to scrap a clause in the weather Bill that could see the censoring of the media’s reporting of weather and air pollution.
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/ 13 December 2011
Sanef has asked Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to investigate Siyabonga Cwele’s comments about the Protection of State Information Bill.
Former intelligence head Ronnie Kasrils has come out in support of Sanef who is threatening legal action against the secrecy Bill.
Sanef has threatened legal action if a public interest defence clause is left out the controversial Protection of State Information Bill.
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/ 9 November 2011
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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/ 1 November 2011
The South Gauteng High Court has found that recent amendments to the Film and Publication Act would deprive news of its value and interest.
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/ 19 October 2011
As journalists commemorate "Black Wednesday", Sanef says media now faces other threats to freedom such as the Protection of Information Bill.
South African politicians joined hundreds of people who marched outside Parliament to protest against the controversial secrecy Bill.
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/ 17 September 2011
Sanef has again criticised the Protection of Information Bill, saying it was a threat to democracy and does not comply with constitutional freedom.
The ANC Youth League has come out in support of government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi on Wednesday, saying the media were committed to false reporting.
Sanef is to hold an urgent meeting to discuss a "deteriorating relationship" between itself and government communications head Jimmy Manyi.
Nelson Mandela believes the press should be free from government intervention, South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) said on Monday.
The government’s R1-billion yearly advertising budget is a plan to bribe newspapers to publish only its view of news and affairs.
Sanef has demanded drastic disciplinary action against an ANC Eastern Cape regional chairperson who called for burning down a newspaper office.
Sanef has taken strong exception to accusations by government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi that editors "censor" government information.
The ANC has temporarily backed down from its call to establish a media appeals tribunal, but is adamant the press council must reform its rules.
The SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has added its voice to those condemning police for arresting two journalists.
The media will be consulted when regulations detailing the introduction of the Protection of Information Bill are drafted, the govt said on Friday.
It is possible to fix the proposed Protection of Information Bill in a way that would ensure all constitutional rights are recognised, Sanef says.