Instead of doing their own investigation and their own homework it seems as if the South African Police Service (SAPS) once again - as has happened several times in the past - wants journalists to do it for them.
Just after police minister Nathi Mthethwa lashes out at e.tv over the weekend after eNews broadcast interviews this past Friday evening of criminals who threatened to rob and kills visitors during the World CUp later this year, the broadcaster's news journalists have now been subpoened to hand over their confidential, information obtained as journalists whilst doing their own journalistic invevestigation.
In the news insert, both criminals identies are hidden.
E.tv just confirmed that two eNews journalists - Ben Said eNews group news editor and reporter Mpho Lakaje - have been served with subpoenas. They have to appear on court on 25 January unless
1.they hand over to the police the identities (names and surnames), addresses and contact details of the people who were interviewed and appeared on camera,
2.give the police the details of the person who brought the firearms visible in the insert,
3.hand the police the original and unedited footage of the interview,
4.and give the police all the details of what they know of who possessed the firearms during the interview and what happened to it after the interview was done.
E.tv says the matter is currently with eNews' attorneys.
