Support the FXI's (Freedom of Expression Institute's) appeal against the blacklist at the SABC. Read more about the basics of the complaint here and read the full report here.
Basically, the SABC's head of news, Snuki Zikalala is alleged to have created a blacklist of commentators to exclude certain opinions from being represented by the broadcaster. The worst thing about it is that John Perlman has resigned as a result. Perlman, probably one of the best journalists I have ever heard on SA radio, confronted SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago on the air earlier this year, saying that he, Perlman, knew there was a blacklist - something Kganyago had denied. Wikipedia has a great article on the incident.
According to FXI: 'Letters of support should be directed to Lindisa Mabulu, Complaints Officer, Icasa, at [email protected], or faxed to (011) 444-1461. We would appreciate receiving copies of these letters for our records. These can be directed to Pinky Magau at (011) 339-4109, or [email protected].'
I will try and write a sample letter over the next few days.
Pic: from fxi.org.za
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