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South Africa's 'secrecy bill' threatens press freedom

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Despite several amendments, South Africa's Protection of State Information Bill remains highly contested, with fears that it would impinge on press freedoms. RFI discusses the fiery disputes over the law with George Bisos, a veteran South African human rights advocate. 

A demonstrator protests against the passing of the Protection of Information Bill outside Parliament in Cape Town, November 2011
A demonstrator protests against the passing of the Protection of Information Bill outside Parliament in Cape Town, November 2011 Mike Hutchings/Courtesy Reuters
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