{"id":258913,"date":"2023-05-03T09:43:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T07:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/sa-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day\/"},"modified":"2023-05-03T09:43:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T07:43:55","slug":"sa-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/sa-commemorates-world-press-freedom-day\/","title":{"rendered":"SA commemorates World Press Freedom Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/newsstorytemplate\/202305\/pressfreedomday.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s commemoration takes place under the theme: \u201cFreedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights\u201d which signifies the enabling element of freedom of expression to enjoy and protect all other human rights.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme provides an opportunity to discuss and debate the development and protection of human rights with a focus on the link to freedom of expression within the overall human rights agenda.<\/p>\n<p>For South Africa, this day follows on the heels of Freedom Day, in which the country celebrated freedoms gained since the advent of democracy.<\/p>\n<p>It is acknowledged that freedom of expression by the press functions as an enabler for other human rights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn South Africa we have an independent, vibrant and free press, who help to verify and disseminate facts,&nbsp; create&nbsp; opportunities&nbsp; for&nbsp; ideas&nbsp; to&nbsp; be&nbsp; debated and&nbsp; for the voiceless&nbsp; to&nbsp; be&nbsp; heard,\u201d said Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe media\u2019s expression contributed to the many human rights that are realised in our country and it continues to raise challenges we face.&nbsp; Therefore, it is imperative that our press continues to embrace the principles of fair and objective journalism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the era of mis-and-dis-information, we all have a responsibility to protect credible and bona fide news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe need for trustworthy and fact checked news for public good is crucial and growing everyday. Thus, freedom of expression, today, still requires steadfast and determined role players, to confront the real story verses fake news,\u201d Ntshavheni said.<\/p>\n<p>Government has reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the right to freedom of expression and the independence of our media as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. \u2013&nbsp;<strong>SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. 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