This urgent letter of demand was submitted to the Film and Publication Board (FPB) of South Africa by civil society and media organisations challenging regulatory actions deemed unconstitutional or contrary to freedom of expression principles.

The letter outlines specific legal concerns with the FPB's conduct and calls for the immediate suspension of measures that threaten press freedom or the public's right to access information. It draws on constitutional guarantees and relevant case law to substantiate its demands.

The submitters call on the FPB to engage in genuine consultation, respect constitutional constraints on regulatory authority, and ensure that its mandate is exercised in a manner consistent with South Africa's human rights obligations.