🇿🇦MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN NOW DIRECTLY PETITION THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY⬇️

In a win for free expression in SA, Film and Publication Board has withdrawn a 'notice' which purported to give themselves power to regulate dis/misinfo during the #SAElections . Well done to SANEF Media Matters SOS Coalition Press Council SA Campaign For Free Expression powerlaw.africa/2024/04/12/med…

We will see whether I “was not telling the truth “ we have launched an urgent application regarding Film and Publication Board regs Bongani Bingwa IG/TikTok: Bonglez powerlaw.africa/2024/04/05/med… Media Matters Campaign For Free Expression SANEF SOS Coalition Press Council SA CPJ Africa

[Cases /  #FreeEx ] Media Matters, SANEF, Campaign For Free Expression, SOS Coalition, and Press Council SA have launched an urgent application to set aside a recent 'notice' published by the Film and Publication Board which pertains to misinformation. Learn more here: bit.ly/3VM2YLW.

Incredible to see Film and Publication Board try & grab power over online dis/misinformation when it has no such jurisdiction. Kudos to SANEF Media Matters SOS Coalition Press Council SA for taking it on. Regulations are ultra vires & won't survive legal review dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

Have you ever wondered what Public Interest Content is? We believe that access to information is a human right and that there should be free universal access to public interest content for all! If you have any media related terms you would like for us to define, let us know 👇

WhatsApp and Instagram may have been down last night but Amandla! wasn't - sing our petition to protect the SABC's independence, please besties: awethu.amandla.mobi/petitions/with… 🫶

Mounting fears over SABC funding as controversial bill delayed news24.com/fin24/companie… via News24 🇿🇦

I’m on repeat because there is revisionism in the air. #SABC was facing funding issues in Oct 2022. We left a doable revenue plan & comprehensive handover report.
Response: no SABC board appointed for 6 months.
Context: no new SABC policy & law for 25 yrs news24.com/fin24/companie…

As South Africa approaches #Elections2024 , reflections on past failures and the power of citizen action are crucial. Here are some insights on citizen responsibility and the #democratic process.

Opinion Piece: Media organisations including MMA, SOS Coalition Campaign For Free Expression SANEF Press Council SA Daily Maverick CPJ Africa IFEX have warned that this is a crude and potentially dangerous attempt to tackle the problem.

READ MORE HERE: bit.ly/3IZJonY

Read:

“The FPB regulations represent a masterclass in how to squeeze a litany of unconstitutional elements into one set of regulations. They contain a multitude of problems.”

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

Media Matters SANEF Campaign For Free Expression Press Council William Bird

Media Invitation

As we approach the upcoming elections in South Africa, it is imperative that we, as members of the media, prioritize the safety and security of our journalists who play a crucial role in informing the public and upholding the principles of democracy.

We need to combat disinformation but we need to also protect freedom of expression. dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0… Media Matters SOS Coalition Campaign For Free Expression SANEF Press Council SA Daily Maverick CPJ Africa IFEX

Throwback - Human Rights Day ✊

We held an amazing panel at the Constitution Hill SA Human Rights Festival.

Our panelists delved into the role that the SABC has to play to ensure that everyone within South Africa stays informed during the elections period.

Crazy that a bill so patently inadequate regressive, outdated and unconstitutional needed ri be deferred to next parliament. Means more delays for SABC News Media Matters SANEF

New media statement: SOS, MMA, and SANEF express concern over the legal opinion obtained by the PPCC and its failure to address the constitutionality of the SABC Bill

Read more on our website: soscoalition.org.za/sos-mma-and-sa…