Sanef and Print Media SA have put forward their objections to the state’s secrecy Bill, highlighting the absence of a public interest defence.

The constitutionality of amendments to the Films and Publications Act will be considered by the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The South Gauteng High Court has found that recent amendments to the Film and Publication Act would deprive news of its value and interest.

The <i>Mail and Guardian</i>’s chief executive officer Hoosain Karjieker has been selected as the new chairperson of Print Media South Africa.