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SABC Journalists Disparaging Remarks on Gordhan

In the News Today: The SABC is under pressure to institute disciplinary processes against the public broadcaster’s two journalists who made disparaging comments about the late public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan during his funeral over a week ago.

The two journalists, who did not realise that their microphones were still on after interviewing mourners attending Gordhan’s funeral at Durban’s Chief Albert Luthulu ICC, could be heard questioning the former minister’s liberation struggle credentials.

As Gordhan’s coffin draped in ANC colours was being broadcast live, the two reporters could be heard in the background saying the former minister had done nothing to deserve the… continue reading HERE.

EDITOR: Whilst the remarks are unacceptable it is a fact that many journalists are privy to actions taken by people in the limelight that, whilst not entirely proven 100%, could sway their opinions of said persons. Most ethical journalists will not make these actions public until proven. Skinner is alive and well in the 4th estate.

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