MBABANE:Wander Mkhonza, the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Trade Union of Swaziland (ATUSWA) has reported Swaziland News to the Press Council of South Africa.
Swaziland News (Pty) Ltd is a member of the Press Council, a legal body regulating media entities and promoting ethical journalism in South Africa, Mkhonza filed the complaint against one of the articles published by this publication.
Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini has applauded Mkhonza saying, this complaint will set a precedent and increase the profile of this publication by demonstrating that, it’s a publication affiliated to legitimate journalism bodies and therefore, could be held accountable in terms of journalism ethics.
The editor said he always focus on the positive aspects of things adding that, the ruling will be published even on the internet and profile the Swaziland News as a publication that does not evade but, subscribe to accountability when called upon or challenged to do so.
“The Press Council has already contacted me and I have forwarded a written response to the complaint. ATUSWA has done what I have been advocating for, if you are not happy with an article, just follow the journalism accountability procedures and report the journalist or publication to legitimate structures. Even in Eswatini, we have the Eswatini National Association of Journalists (ESNAJ). This publication is affiliated to global media organizations that promote ethical journalism,” said the editor.
The editor said, he will publish the ruling of the Press Council of South Africa whether it’s against or in favour of the Swaziland News.
Swaziland News editor Zweli Martin Dlamini.