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Different organisations have reacted with shock after SABC fired the Head of News Phathiswa Magopeni with immediate effect.

The Head of Media Monitoring Africa William Bird says allegations of political interference at the South African Broadcasting Corporation need to be taken seriously and must be properly investigated. Bird was commenting on the SABC’s.

The SABC later said it had established a special committee to look into the matter. Bird says it is important that Magopeni’s point of view is also heard. “I think that in context this is a very concerning development. The context is that the SABC has in the past few years stabilised itself and asserted its independence and under Magopeni re-established the credibility and trustworthiness of its news product. And this also comes shortly after she comes under personal attack from key ANC leaders and she has herself complained of editorial interference by the people who are firing her.

 

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