# The Patriotic Alliance, led by minister Gayton McKenzie, has imposed a blanket ban on media interviews ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The South African National Editors’ Forum has condemned the move, calling for the boycott to be withdrawn. Critics say restricting media access undermines transparency and accountability during the election campaign. Speaking in Westbury, Johannesburg, McKenzie accuses news outlets of biased and negative reporting favouring political rivals:
PA imposes ban on media ahead of local government elections [SOUND]
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