Freedom of Expression
Police block protest by textile workers in Lesotho
Unions accuse police of acting unlawfully by denying permission for a protest march against job losses
News | 28 October 2025
How Zimbabwe is suppressing journalism
Following arrests and draconian legislation, editors are self-censoring to protect their organisations
By Zimbabwean correspondent
Analysis | 17 October 2025
Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences accused Mohalenyane Phakela of posing as an officer to obtain documents
News | 12 September 2025
Carte Blanche “gagging” order overturned
Dr Ntando Duze initially obtained an interdict to stop the airing of a programme about allegations of malpractice
Law | 21 July 2025
ARTsolar throws in the towel in “gagging” case
The company had wanted to stop three “whistleblowers” and a journalist from reporting that it was importing and not locally manufacturing its solar panels
Law | 17 July 2025
Judges should respect press freedom
There have been too many prepublication gag orders in recent times
GroundView | 15 July 2025
Cardiologist “gags” Carte Blanche
Despite having had multiple chances to respond, Dr Ntando Duze still managed to secure an interdict to halt the airing of a programme on allegations of malpractice
Law | 9 June 2025
Ombud says no to Zapiro’s “White Genocide” cartoon
Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire
Law | 15 May 2025
“Gagged” businessman seeks to prove he was right
Shipping company called in to reveal details of ARTsolar’s imports
Law | 30 April 2025