Breakthrough for transparency: Court ruling exposes misconduct

In a landmark legal battle, Independent Media’s successful appeal against the State Security Minister’s interim interdict reveals a victory not only for press freedom but also for transparency and accountability in governance.Earlier on Friday, the court delivered a decisive judgment in favour of journalist Thabo Makwakwa, from Independent Media, and Independent Online (IOL). The appeal challenged the State Security Minister’s attempt to block the publication of an intelligence report detailing alleged US government involvement in surveillance of South Africa’s ruling party.The court’s…