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Two things can be true at same time? @Jaqqs 's actions were reprehensible. He behaved like a typical, entitled baas.He lied and abused the privileges of his identity & proximity to a captive audience (do you know who I am type of thing). Is he a good journalist, YES.
He exposed Vlakplaas, Eugene De Kock and many apartheid atrocities. He was hated by apartheid state. Under him, investigative journalism at the SABC was thriving (Special Assignment.) He exposed the continued incarceration of innocent black men under a democratic government.
Many of his claims in "The President's Keepers" are being proven. He deserves every award. BUT WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT NOW. We need not be quiet because he's a great journalist. Being a great journalist doesn't give him a free pass & doesn't compel you to accept apology
Condemning his disgusting behavior and shameful mendacity IS the right thing to do. For a number of reasons. The main one for me is because HE has made his name and built HIS brand on condemning lies and abuse. So we have a moral and professional duty to return the favour
