The decision to broadcast the workshop was based on the view that the subject matter under discussion was topical and in the public interest, given the discomfort many individuals express at the seemingly unfettered practice of certain media organizations to publish whatever it pleases about targeted individuals, and the lack of recourse available to those said individuals.
The SABC did not charge any organization, a fee (or otherwise) to cover the event.
The event was deemed news worthy and warranted coverage.
Editorial decisions i.e. what to cover and why, is firmly vested in the newsrooms of the SABC News department.
MR N MUNZHELELE
ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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