Statement by Press Council of South Africa
It has come to the attention of the Press Council that Mr Michael Mpofu, spokesperson of Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, today issued a media statement alleging that The Cape Times newspaper is in violation of the Press Council Appeals Panel ruling handed down at the end of June.
Mr Mpofu is very well aware of the status of this matter – that the publication asked for and was granted more time to decide on its next move. Mr Mpofu was copied on that correspondence.
The Press Council is still handling this matter in terms of its procedures and the publication has not violated the ruling. We are, however, concerned that this serious matter is now being used for dubious political mileage.
Issued by Joe Thloloe