As much as "The Press for Freedom" (Cover Story, April 29-May 5) (https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/features/cover-story/2021-04-29-beating-the-censors-sas-press-under-pressure-for-200-years/) was informative and enjoyable, I could not help noticing how you commit the same crime you accuse others of — "publications being manipulated to suit the agenda of the owners". Why, for example, do you omit to mention the names of the Sunday Times and Tiso Blackstar [now Arena Holdings, the FM’s parent company] in reference to the so-called rogue unit reporting?

Papa Mkwane Houghton..

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.