SABC employee fights with FlySafair staff on air
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has issued a media statement condemning the actions of a member of staff following an incident at the South African airline.
This came after audiovisual material of the altercation began circulating on social media and attracted widespread attention and criticism.
The video in question reportedly shows an allegedly intoxicated person having a heated exchange with a flight attendant over being refused alcohol.
The argument escalated to the point where South African police had to remove her from the plane upon landing.
In a statement, the SABC expressed regret over the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to the values ​​of respect and integrity that all staff are expected to uphold. The broadcaster also noted a staff member's claim that in the video, the staff member referred to the SABC and suggested the incident would be broadcast on SABC News.
The company clarified that all editorial decisions at SABC News are made in accordance with the Editorial Code and are made independently within the newsroom without influence from anyone other than the editorial staff.
The SABC further said it would engage its staff through appropriate internal channels and procedures to address this matter.
Although the station did not provide specific details of the disciplinary action, the incident highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism both in and out of the workplace.
The incident sparked a major public debate, with many calling for stricter accountability measures against celebrities and employees representing well-respected organizations.
Flysafair Durban to Cape Town on Boxing Day.
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