President Jacob Zuma says media bashing is totally unacceptable and journalists should not be harassed.
Addressing the National Press Club Awards where he was named the Newsmaker of the Year for 2009, Zuma said he had noted the reports of harassment and allegations made against his protection unit after two members of the media were roughly handled on two occasions last week.
Newsflash News Agency reaportrs that Zuma added that he had been informed of a proposed meeting between the police ministry and a task team from the South African National Editors Forum to discuss working relations. Zuma also said debates on media freedom – while necessary – are lacking in the country.
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