Johannesburg, 13 March – The comments made by anchor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane on his show “Your View” on Thursday March 12, which were disparaging of the people of the Limpopo province, are not aligned with the values of Newzroom Afrika. Respect for the cultures of all South Africans is at the core of these values and Tabane’s comments violated them. They were offensive and disrespectful and he has acknowledged this and apologised on his personal Twitter account. He will also be making a formal apology tonight on News@Prime.
While Newzroom Afrika makes it clear that all opinions expressed by anchors and programme participants are solely their own and do not reflect the views or values of the channel, Tabane’s comments were unacceptable. Newzroom Afrika recognises that any facts which formed the basis of his comments were incorrect. The matter is under review bu our editorial sub-committee, which is chaired by Dr. Joe Thloloe. Pending the outcome of the investigation, “Your View” will be suspended until further notice.
About Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika is a premier South African 24-hour televisionnews channel broadcastingin Southern Africa, East and West Africa. Newzroom Afrika is live on DStv channel405.
Contact:
Zamahlasela Gabela
HOD: Marketing & Communications
Newzroom Afrika
Tel: +2710 448 4050
Zamahlasela.Gabela@newzroomafrika.tv
Johannesburg, 13 March – The comments made by anchor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane on his show “Your View” on Thursday March 12, which were disparaging of the people of the Limpopo province, are not aligned with the values of Newzroom Afrika. Respect for the cultures of all South Africans is at the core of these values and Tabane’s comments violated them. They were offensive and disrespectful and he has acknowledged this and apologised on his personal Twitter account. He will also be making a formal apology tonight on News@Prime.
While Newzroom Afrika makes it clear that all opinions expressed by anchors and programme participants are solely their own and do not reflect the views or values of the channel, Tabane’s comments were unacceptable. Newzroom Afrika recognises that any facts which formed the basis of his comments were incorrect. The matter is under review bu our editorial sub-committee, which is chaired by Dr. Joe Thloloe. Pending the outcome of the investigation, “Your View” will be suspended until further notice.
About Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika is a premier South African 24-hour televisionnews channel broadcastingin Southern Africa, East and West Africa. Newzroom Afrika is live on DStv channel405.
Contact:
Zamahlasela Gabela
HOD: Marketing & Communications
Newzroom Afrika
Tel: +2710 448 4050