What piece of proposed 2010 SA legislation was withdrawn after public outcry?

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2026-03-21 05:55

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In 2010, proposed legislation in South Africa aimed at introducing the Protection of Information Bill faced significant public outcry due to concerns over press freedom and transparency. Critics argued that the bill could lead to censorship and limit journalists' ability to expose corruption. Facing widespread protests and backlash from civil society, the government ultimately withdrew the bill for reconsideration.

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