South Africa: Foreign Reports On Media Bill Worrying - Maseko

Cape Town — Negative international coverage of SA's perceived intention to restrict the freedom of the press and expression is increasingly concerning the government, chief government spokesman Themba Maseko said yesterday.

The Protection of Information Bill, presently before Parliament, and proposals from the African National Congress (ANC) for a media tribunal have unleashed an explosion of critical reporting, reaching the rate of three stories a day in local and international media.

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