ACCESS TO INFORMATION & MEDIA POLICY
The Sanef sub-committee on Access to Information & Media Policy was established to address critical issues related to media freedom and the public’s right to information in South Africa.
Its formation is driven by the need to ensure freedom of expression and enhance access to information, aligning with Sanef’s overarching goal of shaping a media landscape that is transparent, inclusive, and open. The sub-committee focuses on advocating for “openness” in various domains, including government, data, budgets, justice, regulation, and elections. These efforts collectively aim to foster a media environment where information is freely accessible, promoting greater civic engagement and ensuring that the public can fully exercise their rights to information and expression.
Please contact the committee chair: Izak Minnaar – [email protected]
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The core activities of this sub-committee are centered around promoting transparency and accessibility in the media and information sectors. Key activities include:
- Campaigning for Open Government: Promoting initiatives that ensure transparency and accountability in government operations and policies.
- Advocating for Open Data: Working towards making data for media related information is freely accessible to the public, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making.
- Promoting Open Budgets: Encouraging the disclosure of budgetary information to ensure financial transparency and public scrutiny.
- Ensuring Open Justice: Advocating for transparency within the judicial system to foster fairness and accountability.
- Supporting Open Regulation: Pushing for clear, accessible, and transparent regulatory processes and policies.
- Enhancing Open Elections: Ensuring that electoral processes are transparent, fair, and accessible to all citizens.
Recent Updates on Access to Information & Media Policy
