SABC pleads for ‘safe space’ after reporters get death threats
The intimidation of journalists, much of it on social media, is ‘weakening its ability to report courageously‚ fairly and comprehensively’
25 July 2019 - 16:21
The SABC has condemned threats directed at its journalists‚ saying they need a “safe space” in which to work without intimidation.
The public broadcaster said it was extremely concerned about “death threats” aimed at its reporters‚ and added that “political and corporate bullying” remains pervasive‚ some of it on social media platforms...
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