by Franz Kruger | Jan 26, 2010 | Media freedom
THE Freedom of Expression Institute will be asking the Law Reform Commission to urgently review the Criminal Procedure Act's subpeona provision in the light of its impact on the media, and will be asking for a shild law to protect journalists, according to an...
by Franz Kruger | Jan 26, 2010 | Media freedom
THE SA National Editors Forum said it was relieved the National Prosecuting Authority agreed to negotiate with ETV over the subpoenas issued to two journalists, reports Stephen Grootes for EWN. They were due to appear in court after refusing to reveal the...
by Franz Kruger | Jan 25, 2010 | Media freedom
PROSECUTORS have condemned the ruling by National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Menzi Simelani that they may not speak to the media, writes Siyanta Singh in the Sunday Tribune. Recently appointed Simelani issued the directive this week that contact with the media...
by Franz Kruger | Jan 25, 2010 | Media freedom
Note: Our story under this headline has been removed as it proved to be incorrect. We reported that a recent  demonstration calling for broadcasting reform had been broken up by security forces. In fact, the incident occurred in 2006....
by Franz Kruger | Jan 25, 2010 | Media freedom
NEWS editor of e.tv Ben Said and journalist Mpho Lakaje will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court today after police slapped them with subpoenas forcing them to appear in court to reveal the names and contact details of the men who claimed on eNews that...
by Franz Kruger | Jan 21, 2010 | Media freedom
THE SA National Editors' Forum (Sanef) has pledged its full support for Mercury news editor Philani Makhanya, who has lodged a complaint of intimidation against Durban millionaire and former metro policeman S'bu Mpisane, following perceived threats he made...
