THE South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has released a statement saying that it will not broadcast the vandalism or destruction of public institutions, like schools, in any of its news bulletins.
The statement justifies this by saying that the SABC will not ‘provide publicity to such actions that are destructive and regressive’.
“The SABC has noted with concern the recent turmoil arising from violent service delivery protests in various parts of the country. As a public service broadcaster, the SABC condemns the burning of public institutions and has made a decision not to show footage of people burning public institutions, like schools, in any of its news bulletins with immediate effect.
“The SABC would like to stress that it will continue to cover news without fear or favour, but we will not cover people destroying public property. The SABC appeals to other broadcasters and media to stand in solidarity and not cover violent protests that are destroying public institutions,” said SABC COO, Hlaudi Motsoeneng.
