Two media‑freedom organisations, Moxii Africa (formerly Media Monitoring Africa) and the Campaign for Free Expression, have intervened in a High Court case challenging automatic publication bans on reporting sexual‑offence and extortion cases. The organisations argue that the bans are unconstitutional, saying they restrict media freedom and undermine the autonomy of survivors who may wish to speak publicly.


South Africa’s Minister of Justice has withdrawn opposition to the challenge, leaving the Court to determine the matter. The organisations are seeking to have the relevant legal provisions declared invalid, paving the way for more open reporting while still protecting the rights and identities of complainants.


Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression.

Two media‑freedom organisations, Moxii Africa (formerly Media Monitoring Africa) and the Campaign for Free Expression, have intervened in a High Court case challenging automatic publication bans on reporting sexual‑offence and extortion cases. The organisations argue that the bans are unconstitutional, saying they restrict media freedom and undermine the autonomy of survivors who may wish to speak publicly.
 South Africa&rsquo;s Minister of Justice has withdrawn opposition to the challenge, leaving the Court to determine the matter. The organisations are seeking to have the relevant legal provisions declared invalid, paving the way for more open reporting while still protecting the rights and identities of complainants.
 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression.

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Automatic publication ban on reporting of sexual‑offence and extortion cases challenged in South African High Court

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis, not because of a lack of demand, but due to delayed payments from larger clients. With SMEs contributing nearly 60 percent of employment, experts warn that the ripple effects of late payments could have serious consequences for economic growth and job creation. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis, not because of a lack of demand, but due to delayed payments from larger clients. With SMEs contributing nearly 60 percent of employment, experts warn that the ripple effects of late payments could have serious consequences for economic growth and job creation. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises are facing a growing crisis due to delayed payments from big clients

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Cameroon is stepping up preparations ahead of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo the 14th, with major construction and road rehabilitation works ongoing in towns he is scheduled to visit.The Holy Father will be in Cameroon from April 15 to 18 as part of an African tour that will also take him to Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his first trip to the continent. Moki Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon

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Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, has emphasized the importance of stronger media cooperation between China and South Africa, saying it is key to improving mutual understanding and people-to-people relations. He was speaking to Channel Africa in Pretoria at the launch of the Sino-South Africa Media Club, aimed at boosting collaboration between the two countries' media sectors. Peng says the initiative will help promote accurate storytelling and support cooperation in trade, education, and investment, noting that direct exchanges between citizens remain limited despite strong diplomatic ties. On global affairs, Peng addressed the war in Iran, warning of its global impact, including rising energy prices affecting countries like South Africa, and reiterated China's call for respect for international law and the United Nations Charter. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe spoke with Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng

Automatic publication ban on reporting of sexual‑offence and extortion cases challenged in South African High Court

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