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How do you feel about journalists being fired by the SABC?

SANDTON – We asked the Sandton community what they thought about the SABC journalists being fired for protesting against the decision by the broadcaster not to show footage of violent protests.

July 25, 2016
Katherine Campbellsc@caxton.co.za Less than a minute
Hof Retief: They shouldn't be fired for having an opinion. I'm saying the CEO is crazy. He has to go.

We asked the community what they thought about the SABC journalists being fired for protesting against the decision by the public broadcaster not to show footage of violent protests. This is what they had to say …

Nelisa Tokwe: I think it's the most disturbing form of bullying. They have the right to express themselves with regards to how they want to do their jobs.
Nelisa Tokwe: I think it’s the most disturbing form of bullying. They have the right to express themselves with regards to how they want to do their jobs.
Precious Malupe: I think the SABC should actually take time to find out and listen to their ex-employees' points of view. I think that the SABC should stand up and do something about it.
Precious Malupe: I think the SABC should actually take time to find out and listen to their ex-employees’ points of view. I think that the SABC should stand up and do something about it.
Mikael Dye: It's actually quite a sticky one because I don't think the SABC has a foot to stand on. It's a horrible situation that the court case has been postponed.
Mikael Dye: It’s actually quite a sticky one because I don’t think the SABC has a foot to stand on. It’s a horrible situation that the court case has been postponed.

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July 25, 2016
Katherine Campbellsc@caxton.co.za Less than a minute

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