Media Releases

As part of its advocacy work, the FXI issues frequent media releases that are reported on by media across the world.

  
Friday, 12 September 2008 Press statement on latest version of Broadcasting Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 11 June 2008 Civil society meeting resolves to tackle SABC crisis and form coalition for independent broadcasting
Wednesday, 21 November 2007 FXI in Constitutional Court tomorrow as amicus in Masetlha case
Tuesday, 06 November 2007 FXI on US government's ideological exclusion of Adam Habib
Thursday, 25 October 2007 FXI disappointed with Icasa decision on SABC 'blacklisting' report, vows to fight on
Wednesday, 10 October 2007 Labour and civil society write to Thabo Mbeki to oppose appointment of new SABC Board
Wednesday, 10 October 2007 FXI welcomes CC judgment in 'nose stud' case
Wednesday, 05 September 2007 Southern Africa to join Worldwide Reading in support of Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 05 September 2007 Police repression in Protea South an indicator of a national trend
Thursday, 30 August 2007 FXI response to ruling in Sunday Times matter
Monday, 27 August 2007 National Day of Action
Wednesday, 15 August 2007 Free speech in the public health system needs intensive care
Thursday, 02 August 2007 On SABC's clarification of its agreement with the SAJBD
Wednesday, 01 August 2007 SABC's Zikalala – from one blacklist to another?
Thursday, 26 July 2007 FXI submits nominations for SABC Board
Wednesday, 25 July 2007 "Justice delayed is justice denied" - Icasa SABC hearing postponed
Tuesday, 24 July 2007 Icasa to hear FXI complaint against SABC
Friday, 20 July 2007 FXI outraged by gag on M&G newspaper
Tuesday, 03 July 2007 FXI concerned about process for nominations of SABC Board members
Friday, 15 June 2007 PSL's decision reduces accessibility, akin to privatisation of a national asset
Friday, 08 June 2007 FXI writes to Helen Zille about banned gatherings in Cape Town
Friday, 08 June 2007 SABC's second withdrawal of Thabo Mbeki documentary
Wednesday, 06 June 2007 FXI welcomes SABC's scheduling of Thabo Mbeki documentary
Wednesday, 06 June 2007 FXI condemns police actions in Moutse
Friday, 25 May 2007 FXI hails victory in nuclear smuggling case
Friday, 20 April 2007 FXI opposes state's attempts to close nuclear trial to the public
Tuesday, 20 March 2007 UKZN academic exercises freedom of expression, gets suspended
Thursday, 01 March 2007 FXI picket outside SABC on Perlman’s last day
Tuesday, 20 February 2007 FXI complains: SABC has violated licence conditions and Broadcasting Act
Monday, 19 February 2007 Freedom of Expression central to nose stud case
Tuesday, 30 January 2007 FXI welcomes Zim court decision on Trevor Ncube
Thursday, 07 December 2006 Cape Town Council should reject proposed “nuisance” By-Law today
Tuesday, 05 December 2006 On Jewish Report’s censoring of Ronnie Kasrils
Thursday, 19 October 2006 SABC 'blacklisting' report
Wednesday, 18 October 2006 State of media freedom in South Africa, on the eve of National Press Freedom Day
Thursday, 21 September 2006 FXI's response to Constitutional Court's ruling on SABC's application to broadcast Shaik's appeal
Thursday, 21 September 2006 FXI welcomes court ruling on attempted gagging of M&G
Thursday, 14 September 2006 Kenyan journalist’s life in danger, hiding in South Africa
Tuesday, 12 September 2006 Increasing police repression highlighted by recent cases
Wednesday, 06 September 2006 FXI and ODAC condemn gag on health officials
Tuesday, 05 September 2006 FXI Welcomes Release of Nationwide Research Report on Abuse of Right to Protest
Thursday, 24 August 2006 FXI's response to SCA's ruling on SABC's application to broadcast Schabir Shaik's appeal
Tuesday, 08 August 2006 Statement by Sanef/FXI/Misa-SA on media censorship planned by government
Friday, 12 May 2006 FXI welcomes reinstatement of union member after being fired for writing an article
Wednesday, 03 May 2006 State of media freedom in South Africa of great concern
Monday, 24 April 2006 FXI welcomes President's decision not to sign Icasa Amendment Bill
Thursday, 16 March 2006 FXI welcomes the acquittal of two Soweto activists on a charge of Illegal Gathering
Wednesday, 01 March 2006 FXI releases book on South African media and ICT companies in the SADC Region
Tuesday, 28 February 2006 FXI welcomes court ruling on Shack Dwellers' Movement's right to hold demonstration
Tuesday, 10 January 2006 IFJ, FXI revive regional Journalists' Association
  • Media Comments  ( 14 items )

    The FXI often gets called on to comment on various issues affecting the Institute's work. These are usually calls from specific media are not a result of a media release that the Institute has issued. The FXI attempts to record such comment as far as is possible and to publish it here.

     
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