READER LETTER | Censorship claim invalid - SABC
The SABC’s content is centred on the people it serves, therefore suppressing their views is not a principle that the SABC believes in. It must also be noted that the SABC is governed and enjoined by various legislation including the Broadcasting Act as well as the Editorial Code which commits it to promoting pluralism.
It must be noted that the SABC’s powers, functions, rights and obligations are defined in the charter which is articulated in chapter IV of the Broadcasting Act (as amended). It is in this chapter in which the SABC is ordered to provide programming that offers a plurality of views and a variety of news, information and analysis from an SA point of view and advances the national and public interest.
The SABC appreciates the feedback from the public on various matters, however, it is important that this is done in context without any intentional or negligent departure from the facts whether by distortion, exaggeration, or misrepresentation.
Mmoni Seapolelo
Acting group executive: corporate affairs and marketing
