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PEN Protests the Suspension of Three SABC Senior Journalists

BlogJune 27, 2016

PEN strongly objects the suspension of three senior South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) journalists for covering a Right2Know protest, against the orders of the public broadcaster, outside the SABC… More

Concern in South Africa over British GCHQ’s Unlawful Interception of Communications

AdvocacyJune 23, 2015

Reports, confirmed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, that the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), a British intelligence and surveillance agency, intercepted the communications of human rights groups in South Africa… More

South African Draft Online Regulation Bill Poses Censorship Threat

AdvocacyJune 2, 2015

A new proposed policy to regulate online content in South Africa is poised to return the country to a worrisome state of severely curtailed free expression parallel to the… More

Nadine Gordimer: A Life Well Lived (1923-2014)

TributeJuly 14, 2014

Nadine Gordimer was a remarkable author activist who did as much as anyone to rouse the conscience of the world to the iniquities of apartheid in South Africa. More

In Remembrance of Anthony Fleischer, Tireless Champion of South African Literature

AdvocacyJune 9, 2014

The President of South African PEN died last week. PEN American Center President Peter Godwin and South African writer Margie Orford share their warm memories. More

South African PEN Protests Firing of Newspaper Editor in Assault Upon Editorial Independence

AdvocacyDecember 17, 2013

Two days after Nelson Mandela's burial, South Africa faces an assault on press freedom that cuts against the late leader's unwavering belief in freedom of expression. More

Controversial South African Secrecy Bill Sent Back to Parliament

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By: Deji Olukotun | September 12, 2013

President Jacob Zuma's decision not to sign the Protection of State Information Bill is positive news for free expression in South Africa. More

Dispatch from South African PEN on Dropping of President’s Defamation Suits

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By: Raymond Louw | June 17, 2013

South African PEN Vice President Ray Louw writes from Johannesburg about the impact of President Zuma's decision to drop his defamation lawsuits. More

South African President Drops Defamation Suits Against Zapiro and Media Outlets

By: Deji Olukotun | June 14, 2013

In a victory for free expression, South African President Jacob Zuma has dropped 14 defamation lawsuits totaling R60 million against a famous cartoonist and various media outlets. More

South Africa: Nobel Laureates and PEN Battle for Free Expression

June 18, 2012

We’re excited that the UK-based Guardian has reported on the important free expression battles unfolding in South Africa, summarizing international condemnation of the country’s so-called Secrecy Bill at the United Nations.… More

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