DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 07 November 2024

Discussion | Media Freedom | How free is SA's press, really?

JOHANNESBURG - Now, while there are many failures in government, let's not forget the freedoms we do enjoy. Here in South Africa our media freedom is guaranteed. 

In recent years, however, journalists - especially female journalists - have come under attack. In 2017, Suna Venter died following months of abuse. 

She was intimidated and victimised, along with seven of her colleagues for objecting to former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng's airing footage of violent protests. 

Recently, we saw journalist Karyn Maughan taken to court for her reporting on Jacob Zuma's medical records. 

READ: Zuma Private Prosecution | SANEF backs Karyn Maughan

Just what kind of press freedom are we enjoying?  

Reggy Moalusi, the SA National Editor's Forum's Executive Director had a conversation with eNCA's Dan Moyane.

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