Right To Know Campaign
latest news & developments
Internet access has become a human right, data inquiry hears
Media Monitoring Africa suggested several solutions including free access to the internet at all government sites such as schools and libraries
Journalist surveillance: Spooks are back in action
Right2Know report shows state surveillance of journalists is on the increase as corruption in government and private sector is uncovered
Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower
Former head of security Zelda Holtzman is relieved that her “name is cleared”
Who’s keeping an eye on South Africa’s spies? Nobody, and that’s the problem
South Africa’s intelligence services operate secretly and with minimal oversight. So citizens will probably never know exactly what they are up to.
National key point case – police minister’s argument is ‘indefensible’
The counsel for the Right2Know Campaign argued that Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko’s arguments "don’t stand up to logical scrutiny".
Editorial: Keeping secrets safe
Progress had been made on the Protection of State Information Bill. Not enough to render it safe for democracy, but progress nonetheless.
Commercial TV elbows aside community interests
Historically, South Africa’s airwaves have been under democratic control. Now they are being captured by big business.
When public interest could trump NPA confidentiality
Mac Maharaj has raised an important point about the NPA. Certainly, if members are acting outside the law it is hugely worrying.
Mac attack smacks of self-interest, says Right2Know
It should also be noted that Maharaj’s apparent concern about confidentiality is highly selective.
Secrecy sleuth: We grill the guru
Murray Hunter wants us to have the right to know. But how comfortable is he talking about his private life? 200 Young South Africans will be revealed June 22.