SABC denies it banned footage of protests
Icasa says the broadcaster has given assurances it will air all protest material
THE SABC has denied canning protest footage, despite taking an editorial decision to do so.The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) said on Monday the broadcaster had assured the regulator it would air all protest material.The assurances follow allegations by eight SABC journalists, who the broadcaster fired and rehired after a labour court battle, that the culture of censorship and fear still prevailed.In a supplementary affidavit filed in the Constitutional Court last week, the journalists said a reversal of the ban decision had not been communicated to editorial staff."The SABC has confirmed to the authority in writing that it has noted the decision of the CCC [complaints compliance committee] and will abide by it," Icasa spokesman Paseka Maleka said. "It further confirmed that despite communication of the editorial decision taken on May 26 2016 the SABC has never canned any material/footage."Maleka said Icasa was constantly monitoring compliance with its order thro...
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