May 08, 2014
South Africa: Time for Action On South Africa's 'Secrecy Bill'
With elections behind him, South African President Jacob Zuma should underscore his commitment to media freedom by calling for a thorough legal review of legislation that could… Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: IPI Members Call for Court Review of South African Bill
Leading global journalists are urging South African President Jacob Zuma to send controversial legislation to the Constitutional Court for review amid concerns that the bill could… Read more »
October 04, 2005
South Africa: IPI Deplores Use of Subpoena Against South African Newspaper's On-Line Host
On 19 September 2005, MWeb, the co-owner and host of the Mail and Guardian Online, received a subpoena issued under Section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act demanding that the… Read more »
November 14, 2003
South Africa: IPA Disappointed By Court's Decision to Reject Journalist's Right of Confidentiality
The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, leading journalists and media executives in over 120 countries, is disappointed at the decision of the… Read more »
October 17, 2003
South Africa: Journalists Refuse 'Invitation' to Provide Information to Commission
IPI Criticises Decision of South African Hefer Commission to Widen Pursuit of Journalists Read more »
October 10, 2003
South Africa: Letter to President Mbeki Regarding Subpoena Against Journalist
Thabo Mbeki President of South Africa The Presidency Union Buildings, West Wing Government Avenue Pretoria 0001 Republic of South Africa Read more »
August 16, 2001
Africa: IPI Concerned About Media Regulation Tendencies in World Conference Against Racism Draft Papers
The following is an IPI open letter to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson: Read more »