Category: R2K in the News
This article by Kate Wilkinson was originally published by Africa Check. When President Jacob Zuma’s announced his new cabinet in May it was described as bloated, a monster and a waste of money. The Economic Freedom...
This article was published by News24 2014-08-14 20:37 Cape Town – It is disappointing that courts are not very familiar with issues around access to information, the Right2Know (R2K) Campaign said on Thursday. “We...
Sapa | 12 August, 2014 19:22 The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by Sanral that there will be no e-tolling in Cape Town, and said it was opposed...
Analysis: A recurring line from those trying to dismiss allegations of corruption in the Arms Deal is: “Show us the evidence.” During his testimony at the Seriti Commission two weeks ago, former president Mbeki...
This article below was published online by Mail&Guardian: The arms deal commission’s phase two witness list is out. But is there any public interest left? By Sarah Evans NEWS ANALYSIS Even the most apathetic...
Issued by the Right2Know Campaign, 21 July 2014 The Right2Know Campaign condemns the Swaziland High Court’s judgment handed down last Thursday which found journalists Bheki Makhubu and Thulani Maseko guilty of “scandalising the judiciary”....
The Seriti Commission’s approach is undermining the public’s right to know, explains Kholiswa Tyiki, a journalist and researcher with Right2Know. The Arms Deal, which saw South Africa spending up to R70-billion on military equipment...
Below is the letter from the Committee to Protect Journalists Hlaudi Motsoeneng Chief Operating Officer South African Broadcasting Corporation Auckland Park 2092 South Africa July 14, 2014 Via email Dear Sir, The Committee to...
Below is a statement issued by the SOS Coalition APPOINTMENT OF SABC COO The SOS Coalition notes with alarm the Minister of Communications’ announcement of the appointment of Mr. Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the COO...
Young activist Kayla Norsworthy is making her mark in her community and province, and she is encouraging other youth to join her. Image: Kayla Norsworthy.By Janine Erasmus Just two years out of school,...