Mbalula accuses journalists of waging political battles under the guise of reporting [SOUND]

# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says certain journalists have abandoned their role as impartial reporters but are allegedly pushing political agendas. While the party defends media freedom, it should not be mistaken for impunity. Mbalula states that this form of captured journalism undermines public trust and the values of media freedom, ultimately harming democracy. He called on the media to uphold ethics, balance and accountability: