We don't work for the 'baas' - FBJ

The Forum of Black Journalists (FBJ) has told the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that black reporters have the right to form an exclusive organisation that can determine its own path forward. The hearing on Wednesday comes after Talk Radio 702 lodged a complaint with the SAHRC after one of its white journalists was barred from attending the relaunch of the FBJ. Separately, Yusuf Abramjee, group head of news and talk programming for Primedia Broadcasting, which owns 702, and talk show host Kieno Kammies have also complained to the commission after being referred to as "coconuts" by veteran journalist John Qwelane. .

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