The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is a body representing editors of newspapers, and of digital and broadcasting platforms in South Africa. It strives to champion media freedom and the protection of journalists under threat.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss reckless pronouncements made by ‘security experts’ on the establishment of ISIS cells in South Africa. One such example that appeared in the media was:
The invitation to the various Muslim Burial Organizations (MBO’s) read as follows:
The invitation extended to the Chaplains read as follows: “UUCSA is hosting a ‘meeting of chaplains’ from the SANDF, DCS, and SAPS. The purpose of the get together is to forge ties with chaplain services from the various departments so that:
The purpose of the get together was to forge ties and build bridges given that we are all part of a universal ummah characterised by a distinct Brotherhood of Believers. The invitation to the Ambassadors read as follows: