SABC 'bias' report complete
2006-10-03 07:44
Johannesburg - A report on the alleged political bias of the South African Broadcasting Corporation has been handed over to the public broadcaster's chief executive, Dali Mpofu, the commission of inquiry said in a statement on Monday.
Earlier this year the SABC came under fire for the alleged blacklisting of political analysts too critical of President Thabo Mbeki.
According to media reports, analysts allegedly banned by the broadcaster included William Mervin Gumede and Aubrey Matshiqi.
The commission of inquiry, chaired by Zwelakhe Sisulu and advocate Gilbert Marcus, SC, was called in to investigate these claims.
According to the statement issued by Sisulu and Marcus, the commission was "satisfied with the outcome" of the inquiry and they expressed their thanks to all those who participated by making submissions.
The commission declined to comment further.
Mpofu could not immediately be reached for comment on Monday.
- SAPA