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ZA HPRA AG2918-6-6.4
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Press and media
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The press operated under restrictions in reporting and journalists were detained. The government controlled the availability of information to the public. At times, the overseas press revealed more about the situation in South Africa than the local press. Kairos played an active role in collating and disseminating news to the international press. See 10.5.2.2. for the media in Namibia. See 2.1.4.2. for detentions and trials.