The hearing would have discussed the SABC's "functionality," its turnaround strategy for the broadcaster and the appointment of SABC Group chief executive Solly Mokoetle. SANEF and the PGA call on the committee to proceed immediately with the hearings in public so that the public is informed of what is happening at the SABC.
In a climate where SA is immersed in a debate over the seriously negative effects of the Protection of Information Bill on constitutional transparency and the public's right to know, this interim order strongly discourages politicians from taking it upon themselves to decide what the public should know.
SANEF will discuss free speech and media freedom in South Africa at a summit on Monday 30 August, 9am-12 noon, at the Southern Sun Grayston, Sandton Johannesburg. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Alex Anderson on tel +27 (0)11 235 4090, cell +27 (0)73 476 0841 or email az.oc.ediwdlrowlsm@nosredna.xela.
