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South Africa's press under threat


South Africa's ruling party is proposing a Media Appeals Tribunal that would apply legal penalties for inaccurate reporting. How will media reforms impact freedom of speech and access to information in South Africa? Are the proposed laws targeting freedom of information or seeking to protect fair and accurate reporting?

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