Dear Members

As you are aware, it has been a turbulent few weeks for media freedom with Parliament considering a Bill that if passed in its current form, will result in widespread censorship of political speech.  The contentious Protection of Information Bill is currently being highly debated in South Africa and Print Media SA has engaged with government in this regard. 

Please find attached for your information, the Print Media SA submissions on the Protection of Information Bill which was submitted to Parliament in June 2010.