H.E. Thabo Mbeki President of South Africa The Presidency Union Buildings, West Wing Government Avenue Pretoria 0001 Republic of South Africa Fax: (+ 2712) 323 82 46 / 2573 Vienna, 14 December 2005 Your Excellency, The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, leading journalists and media executives in over 110 countries, invites […]

Breaking an agreement made last year, the secretary of parliament, Sindiso Mfenyana, this week told members of the South African Parliamentary Press Gallery Association (PPGA) to vacate their offices in parliament by 23 April. Regarding the decision, IPI Director, Johann P. Fritz said, “I’m extremely surprised at parliament’s decision. I thought an agreement had been […]

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 Bloemfontein High Court to disregard the qualified right of journalists to keep their sources confidential. According to information provided to IPI, on 11 November Judge President J.P. Malherbe, sitting […]

IPI is alarmed that although South African Hefer Commission is now “inviting” journalists to attend it is still threatening to use subpoenas if they fail to appear. According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), the Hefer Commission is now “inviting” journalists to provide information to the body rather than compelling them to […]