South Africa

SA President Urges Journalists to Uphold Balance and Unbiased Reporting at Peter Magubane’s Funeral

today11 January, 2024

Background

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on journalists to maintain a commitment to producing balanced and unbiased representations of the country. He was speaking at the funeral service of renowned photographer Peter Magubane in Johannesburg. Ramaphosa emphasised that the South Africa captured by Magubane’s lens is different from the South Africa of today. He highlights the crucial role played by journalists, stating that through their work, including that of Magubane, the media continues to access and enjoy the rights to a free media.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen