Editor's Forum Speaks Out on South African Broadcaster's Job Cuts

The South African National Editor's Forum has called on government to urgently address the immediate cashflow problems at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. This comes after the national broadcaster announced plans to let go of 981 of their 3,377 permanent employees and 1,200 of the 2,400 freelance journalists.

SABC offices in Sea Point, Cape Town.

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