Forum accuses SABC of retaliation after journalist reportedly fired over back pay [SOUND]

# The Activist and Citizens Forum says workers’ rights are being violated at the SABC following the dismissal of veteran journalist Mercedes Besent. The forum claims Besent, a Communication Workers Union representative, was fired for pursuing outstanding back pay agreements on behalf of workers. The forum’s spokesperson, Dennis Bloem, urges Communications and Digital Technologies minister, Solly Malatsi and Parliament’s portfolio committee on Communications to urgently investigate the allegations to restore the broadcaster’s integrity: