Hammerl’s killing: SA govt’s naiveté, rise of mediaphobia in Africa

Posted: 24 May 2011 | News - MMA in the Media | Categories: Democracy and Governance, Media Freedom and Performance

SA's award-winning photographer Anton Hammerl suffered and died alone - just like scores of journalists silenced in various parts of Africa for simply telling the truth. 

Gaddafi loyalists' savage act and cover-up, coupled with the South African government's much-criticised handling of the issue, epitomise the rise of mediaphobia in a continent ridden with dictators and illegitimate governments.

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