03 July 2017

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has expressed grave concern about the targeting and intimidation of journalists by the Black First Land First (BLF) group and the threats by the organisation to protest at the homes and places or worship of members of the media.

03 July 2017

 A group of BLF members marched to Tiso Blackstar’s editor-at-large, Peter Bruce’s house in Johannesburg last weekend.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Monday expressed “grave concern” at the intimidation of journalists by Black First Land First (BLF).

MEDIA STATEMENT:

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 3 July 2017

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) wishes to express its grave concern about the targeting and intimidation of journalists by the Black First Land First (BFLF) group and the threats by BFLF to protest at the homes and places or worship of members of the media.

Media Statement:

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Monday, 3 July 2017

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