Independent Media and IOL Respond to the Press Council of South Africa's Statement on Expulsion

Following our announcement yesterday regarding the formal withdrawal of Independent Media (Pty) Ltd and Independent Online (IOL), from the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA), we note the Council’s misleading claim of “expulsion.” Let it be absolutely clear: Independent Media and IOL chose to withdraw from the PCSA, owing to the Council’s mishandling of our case and other issues highlighted in our previous statement. This so-called “expulsion” is therefore inconsequential and merely an attempt to distort the narrative.Key Points for Clarification• The PCSA is a voluntary organisation…