By Lebone Rodah Mosima
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has rejected allegations that it ignored complaints involving former chairperson Makhudu Sefara and the Sunday World’s receipt of what has been described as a disproportionate share of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) advertising.
Sefara, editor of the Sunday Times and former Sunday World editor, was placed on special leave by Arena Holdings following a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report alleging that he received lottery funds that were not used for their intended purpose.
He has denied any wrongdoing and has since stepped down as SANEF chairperson.
SANEF said claims by GroundUp director Nathan Geffen that the organisation failed to act on the matter were “neither true nor accurate” and amounted to a misrepresentation of the facts.
“These are a deliberate distortion intended to harm SANEF’s reputation,” the forum said.
“Geffen was aware of and participated in meetings where the
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