Tag: FreedomOfExpression
Charlie Kirk assassination – the politics of polarisation?
The recent assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former British MP and media personality Ann Widdecombe were both celebrated by some people on social media. What could explain such a disturbing response?
Podcast crackdown – government’s overreach undermines free speech
Why does the government think it can clamp down on a budding sector? This sector allows ordinary people to exchange ideas freely. We strongly condemn Parliament’s exploration of regulatory measures. These measures target South Africa’s rapidly growing podcasting sector. Such intervention poses a direct threat to freedom of expression and democratic discourse. In this context, concerns about a potential podcast crackdown continue to intensify.
What Else Could Go Wrong?
No mere thorn in the flesh or fly in the ointment, Zapiro stands as a full-grown bull in the China shop. After thirty years, he shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, the question remains: What Else Could Go Wrong? In this 30th annual edition, South Africa’s most iconic political cartoonist delivers another masterclass in fearless satire. Once again, he proves why his work endures.
