EFF rejects EWN's apology over Barry Bateman's vulgar comment aimed at Malema | IOL News

Pretoria - The Economic Freedom Fighters has rejected Eyewitness News' apology over an insult made by journalist Barry Bateman allegedly aimed at Julius Malema.

"Bateman was taken off air immediately after we were made aware of the video. EWN will hold an internal probe that will deal with the matter appropriately," said EWN in a statement. "It is obvious that Bateman could swear at the EFF President Julius Malema because South African journalism has allowed, condoned and promoted bias reporters who have descended to the arena."

The pending charges against Malema followed a complaint lodged by AfriForum with the National Prosecuting Authority early this year, soon after the police officer lodged a criminal case against Malema and EFF spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.But last week, the NPA notified AfriForum that it intended to forge ahead with the prosecution.

About his meeting with the Hawks yesterday, Malema said: “The Hawks have never had a problem meeting with us, either in our office or in the offices of our lawyers. We were shocked by this drama today But otherwise we subject ourselves to the rule of law and respect the institution of the state.”Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said a decision on the criminal charges would be taken in due course.

Malema described the article as “rubbish and a fabrication, and went on to refute the numerous allegations levelled against him, including claims that the money was used for school-related expenses for his son, and that he bought Gucci and Louis Vuitton-branded clothing.

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