Most of the speakers, including Dr Sihle Sibiya of Intsika Economic Movement, were of the view that the liquidation application was just “aimed at silencing IndependentMedia and stop it from reporting without fear or favour”.
Johannesburg - Political parties including the ANC, PAC, African People’s Convention and African Transformation Movement formed a united front in slamming the decision of the Public Investment Corporation to liquidate Sekunjalo Independent Media.
He said Independent Media was punished because it pursues a “different narrative not wanted by white media bosses". Rampheng further said he was proud of Independent Media for giving him access to media in his own “African language. We will win this battle. We want to see blacks getting opportunities,” he added.
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