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Zuma lies about being censored by the SABC.

Complaint ID:
#3285
Source:
Twitter/X
Last Update:
27 May 2024
Submitted:
26 May 2024
Resolved Mis- or disinformation

Outcome

Mis- or Disinformation

Overview

"did sabc and Enca refuse to broadcast interview??"

Background & Outcome

Zuma's allegation that the SABC banned or censored his expression is false and misleading. In the context of the upcoming elections, this information places a target on the public broadcaster and attributes the conduct of the old state broadcaster to the SABC of democratic SA. Overall, this could lead to the intimidation of SABC journalists. The campaign is dishonest and seeks to beat the SABC and other media houses into submission. The SABC has since denied the allegations: https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-05-27-sabc-denies-not-giving-zuma-airtime/

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