Africa: IFJ Backs Calls On Government to Take Next Steps to Enhance Media Freedom

But the Federation also pledged to continue to support SLAJ’s advocacy for further action to promote media freedom , especially with respect to Section 44 (2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act which threatens freedom of expression and media rights.

The IFJ also joined calls for the inclusion of a standalone chapter in the 1991 national constitution, safeguarding freedom of expression and media freedom.

The proposed Chapter 12 by SLAJ and its partners would recognise the media as a public good,…