A Deal For More Balance

Will Mideast coverage on South African Broadcasting Corporation newscasts be more balanced? That's the hope after officials from the South…

By July 29, 2007

SabcWill Mideast coverage on South African Broadcasting Corporation newscasts be more balanced?

That’s the hope after officials from the South African Board of Jewish Deputies cut a deal with SABC news director Dr. Snuki Zikalala. It’s Almost Supernatural explains:

In exchange for withdrawing the SAJBD’s complaint with the Independent Complaints Commission of South Africa (ICASA) over the blacklisting of Jewish journalist Paula Slier, Zikalala promised to ensure more balanced coverage on the Middle East. Thankfully the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) has stuck to its guns and is continuing with its complaint against the SABC and Zikalala.

The blacklist earned Dr. Zikalala HonestReporting’s Worst News Executive Award.

Related reading: A Black and White Agenda Against Israel.

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