IFP Welcomes Pahad's Comments

IFP MEDIA STATEMENT BY:
MS INKA MARS MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON ON HOME AFFAIRS

17 May 2007

The Inkatha Freedom Party's Spokesperson on Home Affairs, Ms Inka Mars MP, today welcomed the comments of Minister Essop Pahad, who said that government had no intention of interfering with media freedom through the Films and Publications Amendment Bill.

"This has been a hotly debated issue and the IFP is firmly against the Films and Publication Amendment Bill, which as it stands will subject the media to pre-publication censorship," said Ms Mars.

"We are however happy that the Minister has clarified some issues surrounding this controversial Amendment Bill by saying that there will be no effort by government to curb media freedom.

"The IFP applauds Mr Essop for making these comments, they are definitely a step in the right direction," concluded Ms Mars.


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Ms Inka Mars MP: 083 303 6037
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