Cabinet reaffirms support for media freedom
The Cabinet says it has reaffirmed its support for media freedom, freedom of expression and the right of any person to access information in South Africa.
In a statement following its weekly Cabinets meeting, it asked that the current debate on censorship at the SABC be held on a constructive manner.
"The role of the SABC as the public broadcaster remains vital for the development of our young democracy. The current discussion over the SABC’s editorial decisions regarding the broadcasting of images of violence and destruction of property should be held in a constructive manner that would serve to strengthen our democracy.
Cabinet added that it remains confident that the public broadcaster will continue to serve the interests of all the people of South Africa.