The SABC’s Jimi Matthews says all “checks and balances” are in place to ensure its new 24-hour news channel does not become a propaganda tool. The satellite channel launched on Thursday evening, with president Jacob Zuma in attendance for its kick-off. “I am not quite sure
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The influence of the powerful and politically well-connected Gupta family is set to grow this year with the addition to its media portfolio of a 24-hour news channel on the continent-wide DStv satellite platform, and a new prime-time slot on SABC. The owners of
SABC head of news and current affairs Phil Molefe was placed on special leave on Tuesday, the public broadcaster said. SABC spokesman Kaizer Kganyago said Molefe was placed on special leave with immediate effect. He declined to give the reasons for Molefe’s special leave but said the matter was pending discussions