The Right2Know campaign has released a press statement inviting its supporters and members of the public to a night vigil.
The night vigil will be held in protest of the Secrecy Bill, which the campaign is opposed to in its current form. The campaign views the Bill as a threat to South Africa's democracy and vows to continue its campaign to "stop the Secrecy Bill as the ANC pushes it through the NCOP and National Assembly."
Furthermore, R2K argues that if the Bill were to be passed, it would stifle the citizen's right of access to information, which is an important tool in a democracy because it is an enabling right.
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GAUTENG RIGHT2KNOW CAMPAIGN:
LIGHT A CANDLE AGAINST THE SECRECY BILL
PLACE: Joubert Street (corner Hoofd) on the Women's Jail side of the Constitutional Court precinct. Johannesburg
DATE: Thursday 29 November 2012
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30pm
The Right2Know Campaign remains committed to fighting for a just classification law that governs how the State should keeps very limited secrets. The Secrecy Bill remains a threat to our democracy and we will continue our campaign to Stop the Secrecy Bill as the ANC pushes it through the NCOP and National Assembly.
Two years later, what's still wrong with the Secrecy Bill?
See R2K's statement: http://www.r2k.org.za/
All are welcome to take part in the above mentioned event!
Bring candles and come wearing RED & BLACK.
For further info/comment contact:
R2K Gauteng spokesperson: Dale McKinley (Cell: 072 429 4086; Email: dtmckinley@gmail.com)
www.r2k.org.za (Sign our statement)
www.facebook.com/Right2Know
Twitter: @r2kcampaign
Join the campaign - SMS 'TRUTH' and your name to 31332
