SABC denies it wants to spy on staff after reaching out SSA

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has admitted to consulting with the state security agency (SSA) over the disclosure of confidential information to third parties and the media.

Despite this, the public broadcaster has dismissed a report in the Sunday Times on Sunday; which alleges the SABC wants the agency to spy on its staff.

The SABC says it is entitled to investigate confidentiality breaches to protect its information.

In a statement issued following the article, the public broadcaster explains that this decision emanates from witnessing several disclosures of confidential company information over the past year.

Acting sabc spokesperson Mmoni Seapolelo said, “We are very concerned that the newspaper used confidential board minutes to sensationalize and deliberately distort information. There are no efforts by the SABC leadership to compromise this important right.’

The public broadcaster further states that it champions the freedom of expression and the right to privacy for all its employees – stressing that the report could sow mistrust between the sabc and its staffers.

In other news – Senzo Meyiwa’s Dream house set to be destroyed as neighbours now live in fear – Picture

Senzo Meyiwa’s incomplete dream home is perched on a hill in Adams Mission, south of Durban. It is a painful reminder to neighbours of their loss following his death. The development has become an eyesore, and people claim it harbours criminals who smoke drugs, drink alcohol and gamble.

Residents say the peace and tranquillity they enjoyed before its construction has been overtaken by fear. They say the neglected five-bedroom house in the lush green hills has brought them only pain. continue reading

Source: ewn