Johannesburg,
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 - The South African Broadcasting
Corporation (SABC), has noted the concerns expressed in the public domain
through an open letter by the United Democratic Movement (UDM) published today,
as well as in a meeting that took place yesterday between the SABC and the
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The concerns are around certain political
parties allegedly using SABC programmes other than News and Current affairs
programmes to advance their political agenda.
All
these concerns reinforced the correctness of the decision that the SABC has
taken to the effect that political discussions should only be dealt with in the
News and Current affairs programmes only.
In
the meeting with the EFF yesterday, the EFF agreed with the reasons for our
decision. The decision was made to make sure that political parties do no
misuse entertainment, religious and sports programmes for their political
expediency.
The
SABC would like to strongly warn political parties against misusing our
programmes that are meant for other purposes either than news and current
affairs.
We
will also strongly deal with our employees who will assist any political
parties to use their programmes for political expediency.
The
SABC remains committed to continuously being a trusted public service
broadcaster, in delivering news that are not divisive but that of
nation-building, as well as retain its editorial independence. We will not
allow any political party to use our airwaves unfairly.
For more info, contact: socialmedia@sabc.co.za
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