Sanef called on community leaders, including traditional leaders, across the country to ensure that people are clearly informed about the media's right to be out in the field, as designated essential workers.
“We have a critical job to play to responsibly inform and educate the public about the spread and containment of the virus.
“In this case it appears that community members turned against the media out of frustration due to their poverty and due to a lack of service delivery,” Sanef said.
Sanef said it was satisfied that the media has complied with government regulations and that journalists in the field are equipped with the relevant press cards and permits to allow them freedom of movement to cover all areas of the country.