Sanef condemns manhandling of reporters at Gumede court appearance
eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede made a dramatic appearance in the Durban Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday on charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering. Picture: Doctor Ngcobo/African News AgencyeThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede made a dramatic appearance in the Durban Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday on charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering.
The media body said supporters of the mayor, who faces corruption charges, threatened the media after proceedings adjourned. “However, what was even more problematic was that police sided with her supporters”, Sanef quoted Singh as saying."Sanef believes that these restrictions on the media undermined the constitutional principle of 'open justice'. This is a principle that calls for court proceedings to be open to the public - this includes allowing journalists to film and take pictures outside the court, during breaks and when formal proceedings have adjourned.
#ZandileGumede supporters fight with journalists and photographers as they attempt to take photos of the accused in court @TheMercurySA @IOL pic.twitter.com/WlmVcr4z1G This is how police chased away photographers and journalists from taking pictures of Durban mayor #ZandileGumede at court @TheMercurySA @IOL pic.twitter.com/H9TtkSl153
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