Government committed to media freedom: Ramaphosa

The government is committed to a free and thriving media and views the media as joint custodian with the government of democracy‚ development‚ justice and equality in the country‚ Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says. Speaking at a meeting with editors of the various media‚ he said the free flow of information among all South Africans was vital to securing the social cohesion‚ collective focus and coherent action needed to advance the country’s national developmental objectives.