Sunday Times statement on the release of the Independent Panel Report on Media Ethics and Credibility

Articles Media Ethics and Credibility Inquiry January 18, 2021

The Sunday Times welcomes the conclusion of the Independent Panel’s inquiry and the publication of the report. We hope and believe that the report will go a long way in enhancing the practice of journalism and in encouraging adherence to media ethics by practitioners.

There has been a lot of effort put into improving our systems and to ensure that such mistakes do not happen in future.

Among the significant changes that have occurred was the acquisition of the Sunday Times and other publications in the group by new owners who have affirmed commitment to editorial independence as well as the strengthening of the newsroom in support of quality journalism.

We do recognise, however, that improving our systems with the goal of delivering quality journalism and ensuring that errors are minimised in our reporting is always a work in progress.

It is for this reason that we intend to study the report further in the coming days as we believe that it has some valuable suggestions for our newsroom going forward.

As a newspaper we remain committed to truthful, independent and accountable journalism and pledge to work closely with Sanef and other role players to help improve the craft.

Source: Sunday Times statement on the release of the Independent Panel Report on Media Ethics and Credibility (timeslive.co.za)

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