“A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. The press must be free from state interference. It must have the economic strength to stand up to the blandishments of government officials. It must have sufficient independence from vested interests to be bold and inquiring without fear or favour. It must enjoy the protection of the constitution, so that it can protect our rights as citizens.” – Nelson Mandela on freedom of expression, at the International Press Institute congress (14 February 1994)
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Support World Press Freedom Day 2017 #pressfreedom #WPFD2017
02/05/2017Tags:2017, Bush Radio, bushradio, cape town, constitution, free press, freedom of expression, media, media freedom, press, press freedom, rights, South Africa, state, world press freedom day
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Support World Press Freedom Day 2015
03/05/2015Tags:2015, Adrian Louw, ANC, Bush Radio, bush radio bushradio, cape town, challenge, Community radio, constitution, corruption, expression, freedom, freedom of expression, fxi, human rights, imprison, journalism, media, press freedom, right to know, rights, South Africa, United Nations, Zuma
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I write what I like #zamediafreedom #biko
12/09/2013Tags:#biko, 2010, academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, Africa, ANC, anniversary, apartheid, authorities, Black Consciousness Movement, broadcasters, Bush Radio, Community radio, constitution, debates, discussion document, Donald Woods, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, Hlumelo Biko, I Write What I Like, ICASA Amendment Bill, illegally, Jimmy Kruger, laws, legislation, Lerato Biko, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, media, media appeals tribunal, media tribunal, Motlatsi Biko, NGOs, Nkosinathi Biko, Ntsiki Mashalaba, open and democratic, our community, Parliament, policy conference, political parties, politicians, press freedom, proposals, Protection of Information, Protection of Information Bill, Public Service Broadcasting Bill, research organizations, right to know, RSA, Samora Biko, South Africa, Stephen Biko, Steve Biko, zamediafreedom
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From the archive: Download – Remembering Steve Biko
12/09/2012Listen to a piece produced in 2008 on the anniversary of the death of Steve Biko by former Bush Radio intern; Rhode Marshall.
*Download: Remembering Steve Biko (4.95MB – 10min 49sec – Higher quality available)
Tags:#biko, academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, Africa, ANC, anniversary, apartheid, authorities, Black Consciousness Movement, broadcasters, Bush Radio, Community radio, constitution, debates, discussion document, Donald Woods, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, Hlumelo Biko, I Write What I Like, illegally, Jimmy Kruger, laws, lecture, legislation, Lerato Biko, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, media, media appeals tribunal, media tribunal, Motlatsi Biko, NGOs, Nkosinathi Biko, Ntsiki Mashalaba, open and democratic, our community, Parliament, policy conference, political parties, politicians, press freedom, proposals, research organizations, Rhode Marshall, right to know, RSA, Samora Biko, South Africa, Stephen Biko, Steve Biko, zamediafreedom
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Support World Press Freedom Day – 3 May 2012
02/05/2012Tags:2012, academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, advocacy, Africa, African, apartheid, authorities, bill, broadcasters, Bush Radio, campaign, cape town, career, Community radio, constitution, debates, democracy, discussion document, free speech, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, ICASA Amendment Bill, illegally, journalist, journalists, journalists in exile, journo, laws, legislation, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, march, march to parliament, media, media appeals tribunal, media freedom, media role in protest, newsroom, NGOs, open and democratic, open letter, our community, Parliament, photographer, poi, politicians, press freedom, proposals, Protection of Information, Protection of Information Bill, protest, Public Service Broadcasting Bill, R2K, research organizations, right to know, Right2Know, secrecy bill, South Africa, Worldpress Freedom Day
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Cops delete Bush Radio journo’s photos
03/02/2012This afternoon at about 15h30 Bush Radio trainees were alerted that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) had stopped and were searching a vehicle just outside its building in Salt River.
As this was a potential story, trainees went downstairs to see what was happening and cover it for Bushradionews.
As the trainees were collecting information and pictures, a police officer proceeded to come over to Busi Mtabane (host of Sakhisizwe) and remove her phone and deleted the pictures she had taken.
Other trainees and Bush Radio’s Managing Director, Brenda Leonard had to intervene to retrieve the phone which was handed back after the pictures were removed.
Below is a series of pictures of the incident taken by Programme Integrator, Adrian Louw.
Brenda Leonard has indicated that we will be taking this matter further after we have consulted with different media freedom organisations.
Tags:89.5FM, access to information, Adrian Louw, attack on journalist, Brenda Leonard, Bush Radio, bushradio, Busi Mtabane, cape town, constitution, freedom, fxi, media, media freedom, news, poilce, police attack, press freedom, Protection of Information, rights, South Africa, zamediafreedom
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Remembering Black Wednesday – 19 October 1977 #zamediafreedom
19/10/2011More info:
BLACK WEDNESDAY: 19TH OCTOBER 1977 – LEST WE FORGET
Media Matters: Making sure Black Wednesday never happens again
Black Wednesday articles on BizCommunity
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Silence kills democracy (World Press Freedom Day 2011)
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I write what I like #zamediafreedom (repost)
12/09/2011Tags:#biko, 2010, academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, Africa, ANC, anniversary, apartheid, authorities, Black Consciousness Movement, broadcasters, Bush Radio, Community radio, constitution, Daily Dispatch, debates, discussion document, Donald Woods, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, Hlumelo Biko, I Write What I Like, IAJ, ICASA Amendment Bill, illegally, Jimmy Kruger, journalism, laws, legislation, Lerato Biko, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, media, media appeals tribunal, media tribunal, Motlatsi Biko, NGOs, Nkosinathi Biko, Ntsiki Mashalaba, open and democratic, our community, Parliament, policy conference, political parties, politicians, press freedom, proposals, Protection of Information, Protection of Information Bill, Public Service Broadcasting Bill, research organizations, right to know, RSA, Samora Biko, South Africa, Stephen Biko, Steve Biko, Woods, zamediafreedom
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Silence kills democracy (World Press Freedom Day 2011)
03/05/2011Tags:academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, advocacy, Africa, African, anton, anton hammerl, apartheid, authorities, bill, broadcasters, Bush Radio, campaign, cape town, career, Community radio, constitution, debates, democracy, discussion document, exile, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, free speech, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, hammerl, ICASA Amendment Bill, illegally, journalist, journalists, journalists in exile, journo, laws, legislation, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, march, march to parliament, media, media appeals tribunal, media freedom, media role in protest, newsroom, NGOs, open and democratic, open letter, our community, Parliament, photographer, poi, political parties, politicians, press freedom, proposals, Protection of Information, Protection of Information Bill, protest, Public Service Broadcasting Bill, R2K, research organizations, right to know, Right2Know, sanjeev saiki, secrecy bill, South Africa, wan, wan-ifra, Worldpress Freedom Day
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I write what I like #zamediafreedom
10/09/2010Tags:#biko, 2010, academics, access to information, Adrian Louw, Africa, ANC, anniversary, apartheid, authorities, Black Consciousness Movement, broadcasters, Bush Radio, Community radio, constitution, debates, discussion document, Donald Woods, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, freedom of expression, freedom of the media, fundamental right, government, Hlumelo Biko, I Write What I Like, ICASA Amendment Bill, illegally, Jimmy Kruger, laws, legislation, Lerato Biko, listeners, mainstream media, making informed decisions, media, media appeals tribunal, media tribunal, Motlatsi Biko, NGOs, Nkosinathi Biko, Ntsiki Mashalaba, open and democratic, our community, Parliament, policy conference, political parties, politicians, press freedom, proposals, Protection of Information, Protection of Information Bill, Public Service Broadcasting Bill, research organizations, right to know, RSA, Samora Biko, South Africa, Stephen Biko, Steve Biko, zamediafreedom
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