South Africa: 'Editorial Independence Is Sacrosanct' - Sanef Welcomes Primedia Inquiry and Recommendations

19 September 2019

The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) on Thursday welcomed the fact that an independent inquiry had been instituted into allegations of censorship and editorial interference at Primedia.

"Sanef welcomes the fact that the inquiry was instituted. We believe that editorial independence is sacrosanct," said media freedom chairperson Sam Mkokeli and executive director Kate Skinner in a statement.

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