Question NW3176 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
24 October 2022 - NW3176
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
Whether any member of the Board of the SA Broadcasting Corporation has attempted to influence the reporting of current affairs by instructing the Head of News, formerly Ms Magopeni, not to cover certain items of national interest; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed by the SABC as follows:
A special committee was set up to investigate the allegations. It was then found that the allegations were untrue. This report was made public by the SABC.
Authorised for submission by
MR TINYIKO NGOBENI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)
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Recommended/not recommended
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HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP
DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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Approved/ not approved
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HON. KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI, MP
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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