6 June 2022, Nthabiseng Madumo, The South African
Kalu mentioned that all the above-mentioned media have, in the past, shown exemplary reporting. Especially around violence against children, handling such stories with sensitivity, care and due regard for the best interest of the children involved. How and why did they get this one wrong?
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) would like to urge the media to adhere to the Press Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and Online Media or, where applicable, their own internal editorial.