Mmegi is non-partisan

Staff Writer | Wednesday February 17, 2016 16:33

The Editor in the eye of this storm, Mr Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe, is alleged to have, not only maligned certain political and civil society formations as well as individuals, but also threatened to attack them, while expressing his loyalty to others. He reportedly made the unfortunate assertions in a private conversation, which he had with an anonymous correspondent on a social media platform.

The editorial policy of Dikgang Publishing Company is unequivocal regarding impartiality in reportage of news. It states, in part, “The Company recognises and guarantees the editorial independence of its editors, in particular in the selection and rejection of editorial content. Such independence, however, carries with it the responsibility and the duty to publish accurate, unbiased and well researched stories and articles”.

While The Monitor and Mmegi always express strong political views, our newspapers are not partisan. Our publications treat all political parties and civil society formations equitably. Our editorial policy draws a distinction between fact and opinion and we always endeavour to separate the two.

We wish to distance ourselves from the assertions that Mr Gaotlhobogwe is alleged to have made. It was his own personal views and they are not representative of the position of the management and directors of Dikgang Publishing Company.

The management of Dikgang Publishing Company views the allegations against the Editor of The Monitor in a very serious light. In that regard the Chairman of the Board of Directors has instructed the Editorial Advisory Committee to investigate the allegations and report to the Board, which will make a definitive determination on the matter.