An inconvenient marriage: media freedom and access to information in Africa: the South African perspective

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the relationship between media freedom and access to information in Africa, specifically in South Africa.
• Analytical review of the model law released by the African Commission in 2013
• Assessment of the trend towards freedom of information laws across Africa
• Increased recognition of the importance of access to information in promoting media freedom
• Emerging trends in freedom of information laws noted across various African nations