Sanef concerned as Media24 announces ‘possible’ closures, staff cuts

Sanef’s Hopewell Radebe said the closure of media houses negatively impacts democracy.

In a statement on Monday, Sanef’s Hopewell Radebe said the closure of media houses negatively impacts democracy. Earlier on Tuesday, Media24 announced it would be consulting with staff on the possible closure of five magazines and two newspapers, as well as outsourcing and reducing the frequency of remaining monthly magazines.The planned interventions could affect around 510 staff members. Similarly, changes to the company’s distribution divisions, as well as divisional and corporate services departments, will impact 660 positions.

Sanef previously launched a relief fund for journalists, who have lost their livelihoods as a result of Covid-19, especially with publications facing closure.

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