Pistorius trial to go live?
eNCA and IOL report on a bid to have Oscar Pistorius' trial broadcast live, and Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has apologised for naming former SABC employee Hannes du Buisson in her report on the SABC.
Prosecutors are apparently amenable to the trial being broadcast live but the defence lawyers feel it could impinge on Pistorius' right to a fair trial. (Image: Chris Eason, via Wikimedia Commons)
For more: eNCA and IOL:
- eNCA reports on Oscar Pistorius Trial: The broadcast debate... and IOL reports Oscar's trial: TV cameras wanted...
- Mail & Guardian: Experienced, reserved judge for Pistorius trial... Mail & Guardian reports that the judge appointed to preside over the Oscar Pistorius trial will be Judge Thokozile Matilda Masipa.
- EWN: Protector apologises to former SABC employee... Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has apologised to former employee Hannes du Buisson for naming him in her damning report on maladministration at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).