The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) welcomes President Jacob Zuma's decision to refer the Protection of State Information Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration.
Sanef says it agrees with the remarks made by the president that certain sections of the Bill are irrational and unconstitutional. The Bill criminalises the possession and dissemination of classified state information even if such information is in the public interest.
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