Chief Justice Mogoeng: we seem to have fallen so much in love with money, self, fame and approval by others that we have forgotten that many people laid their lives down so we can have a constitutional democracy that allows media freedom today #SANEFNatNakasa
SANEF has learnt that the EFF has denied access to journalists from Daily Maverick, Scorpio, amaBhungane, Rapport and Caxton publications, among several media outlets.
The South African National Editors' Forum has noted that it has lost its case against the EFF.
SANEF respects the court’s ruling and we are awaiting the full judgment.
SANEF challenges Mr Malema and other implicated EFF leaders to disprove the VBS reports and/or use the appropriate channels such as the Ombud’s Office and the Press Council if they feel aggrieved at any aspect of the reporting.
The South African National Editors' Forum is shocked to hear of the Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs, Gwede Mantashe’s brazen alleged admission that he paid two @SundayWorldZA journalists to “bury” a story about his relationship with a student.
The family of legendary Photojournalist Peter Magubane has confirmed to SANEF that he passed on today peacefully surrounded by his family. He died midday today peacefully at his home. Details will follow.
SANEF calls on all editors, media owners and newsroom executives to guard against all instances of editorial interference in newsrooms and to allow journalists to continue with their work in a responsible and ethical manner.
