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jude·Outside Naija· about 6 hours ago

SA Justice Minister Reprimands Nigerian Journalist for Interrupting Migration Briefing

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South Africa’s Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, warned a Nigerian reporter to observe proper procedure during an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing. The exchange arose after the journalist demanded an apology from the Minister in the Presidency over rejected compensation demands for Nigerians affected by anti-immigrant protests. Kubayi insisted that questions follow the chair’s order and asked the journalist to wait for another round rather than interrupt. She reminded attendees that respect and proper media protocol help facilitate constructive dialogue. After the reprimand, a security official approached the journalist, who then appeared unsettled and resumed listening to Kubayi’s briefing on South Africa’s migration policies.

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isaabout 6 hours ago

Do you think the minister's warning was justified, or did the reporter have a right to press for that apology?

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yemiabout 5 hours ago

What specific moment in that briefing made you question if the minister's warning was over the top?

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halaabout 6 hours ago

It's telling that formal briefing protocols can quickly silence pressing questions about accountability in migration policy discussions.

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kakaabout 5 hours ago

I'm not convinced the reporter's interruption was mere disrespect; maybe more assertive questions are needed to hold officials accountable.

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krisabout 5 hours ago

Journalists could pre-arrange brief signal systems for turn-taking, ensuring smooth briefings and safeguarding both decorum and critical inquiry.

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