Seminar: MEDIA FREEDOM UNDER THREAT?

The governing ANC has proposed a Protection of Information Bill ‘to provide for the protection of certain information from destruction, loss or unlawful disclosure’. The media and civil society are not convinced. They view the bill as an attack on media freedom and a return to apartheid-era repression.

Diakonia Council of Churches & Democracy Development Programme invites you to a public discussion on the implications of the Bill and the proposed Media Appeals Tribunal.

Speakers

Mary B Papayya, Deputy Chairperson, South African National Editor’s Forum (SANEF);
Dr Makhosi Khoza, Head and Spokesperson, Media and Communication, ANC

When and Where

Date: 16 September 2010

Time: 5.00pm for 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Venue: Dennis Hurley Hall, Diakonia Centre, Durban

(Light snacks will be served)

RSVP: Busi Khambule at 031 310 3500 or email rsvp@diakonia.org.za  by 10 September 2010.
Please indicate whether you require parking when you RSVP.

Please feel free to advertise this event on your notice board and in newsletters with the RSVP details clearly shown. Your assistance in promoting our events is appreciated.

These popular briefings and seminars offer the opportunity to remain abreast of key issues of the day. Recordings are available on request for R20 per CD and R50 per DVD.
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