Information Bill Optimism

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is confident that consensus can still be reached on the deadlock over the proposed inclusion of a public interest defence clause in the Protection of State Information Bill (Secrecy Bill).

Motlanthe’s spokesperson, Thabo Masebe, confirmed Motlanthe’s optimism, adding that, “What the Deputy President was saying is that there seems to be agreement on 99% on the deal.”

Motlanthe reportedly told the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) that there are still enough avenues for amendments if consensus can be reached on a public interest clause.

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