Malema and Dlamini attacks on the media are dangerous

By Felicity Duncan

Over the weekend, Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women Bathabile Dlamini reportedly banned eNCA from covering the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign and EFF leader Julius Malema reportedly banned the Sunday Times from covering his events.

While I don't know the specifics of either politician's decision, I do know that when politicians start to hide their actions, things can get dangerous. A free and vibrant press is a necessary but not sufficient condition for a functional democracy. You may not personally like eNCA or the Sunday Times, but they are home to journalists who care about covering the news and making sure that South Africans get the information they need to be informed citizens.

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