The Press Freedom Commission (PFC) embarks on its Listening to SA Campaign this week which will comprise of public hearings in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. The Listening to SA Campaign is an integral aspect of the PFC’s work, and is an opportunity for the public to assist in shaping the print regulatory system in South Africa.
The PFC has completed the process of receiving written submissions, which concluded on the 15th December 2011. Over 190 submissions have been received from political parties, trade unions, academics, civil society, individual members of South African society, religious organisations, media houses and Chapter 9 institutions.
All members of the SA public are invited to participate in the Listening to SA Campaign. Oral presentations will be made at the respective public hearings. The public hearings will be conducted by the PFC Commissioners, chaired by Judge Pius Langa.
Listening to SA Campaign details
Date | City | Venue |
19 January 2012 (Thursday) | Cape Town | Salt River Community House, 41 Salt River Road, Salt River.
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23 January 2012 (Monday) | Durban | Pavilion Hotel, Durban, 15 K E Masinga Road, Durban. |
30 January -1 February 2012 (Monday - Wednesday) | Johannesburg | Braamfontein Recreation Centre, Corner Harrison & Juta street |
Please note the hearings will commence from 10am until 5pm. The full scheduling of the presentations is available on the PFC website: www.pressfreedomcomm.org
It is emphasised that the PFC is an independent body of 9 Commissioners from different sectors of society, formed to investigate the best possible regulatory system for the South African print media which would be suitable for South Africa. The PFC is scheduled to complete its final report in March 2012.
The PFC has a facebook page (South African Press Freedom Commission) and twitter @PFCommission. Please keep an eye on these for regular updates and key information.
For further details please contact:
Dr. Phillip Mtimkulu
PFC Spokesperson
0723164899
PFC Office
(Tel) 011482-5706
(fax) 011482-6496
(email) sapresscomm01@gmail.com
(website) www.pressfreedomcomm.org
