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Media sector concerned by South African politician's threats against journalist (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 30, 2018

Media freedom advocacy organisation are concerned by South African opposition politician Julius Malema's use of threats and insults against media outlets and singling out of journalists. Malema has been condemned for his attempts to intimidate the press.
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