Alide Dasnois

"This she displayed in her career as the editor of the Cape Times, a position from which she was relieved recently by the owners of the newspaper."

"The official reason for her removal was that she failed to give coverage to the passing away of former South African president Nelson Mandela."

"Sanef condemns any interference with the independence of editors and journalists when carrying out their duties. We call on Sekunjalo Holdings to clarify the issues relating to Dasnois' sudden dismissal without delay and to desist from making threats against the staffers."