Kagiso Media's official statement on Tumi Morake
Updated | By Kagiso Media
Statement by Kagiso Media Group CEO Mark Harris: Kagiso Media is a company with a legacy built on values and ethics, and our purpose is to uplift society via meaningful connections.
With
respect to our radio, digital and television assets it has always been our
intent to allow all stakeholders to be given a platform to express themselves.
The environment in which we operate means we engage with constituencies that
have vastly different positions and opinions.
Our aim is to continue to strive to bridge the deep divides that threaten society and South Africa rather than perpetuating or enabling further division. We believe that the views of all segments of society must be heard so that all stakeholders can recognise and address the issues that we face as a nation. This will help to build unity in this country, because the more media ignores the issues, the more the political environment will thrive on racial division rather than critical societal and economic dynamics.
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Kagiso Media will resist any form of racial or political bias and will not give in to intimidation or be held to ransom by any political grouping. Even within our company, the diversity in demographics and political leanings will continue to create debate, and this is encouraged.
Kagiso Media must congratulate Tumi Morake for not just expressing a legitimate point of view on the impact and result of Apartheid, but also having the willingness to engage and listen to contrary views. She does this despite criticism, intimidation and threats from some parties in our society.
As a media company, Kagiso Media is determined to engage all stakeholders in order to build racial and social harmony, without fear or favour. This is the role of a media company and the values that have allowed us to build our brand and reputation in this country.
Strong leadership is required to build a united South Africa. There are few leaders who are not tainted by political agendas, but with a free media we have the opportunity to remove the barriers that prevent us from building a harmonious non-racial society.
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