Independent Media denounces âdeliberate attempt to silence media in Palestineâ By Staff Reporter Share CAPE TOWN - Independent Media has called on other South African media houses to join it in denouncing media oppression and to advocate freedom of the press. This, according to Independent Media, was a deliberate attempt to silence the media covering the events happening in Palestine. âIndependent Media outright denounces this action. Earlier this month, the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day (May 3). Yet, many of our international colleagues were unable to participate, since their ability to report on news or opinion has been severely restricted or denied outright.