European Network of Heads of Nature Conservation Agencies
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2021
eNCA faces backlash over mask-interview controversy
eNCA faced social-media backlash after reporter Lindsay Dentlinger asked a Black politician to wear a mask during an interview but interviewed a white politician without one. The channel denied that the conduct was racially motivated and said it was investigating.
2020
BCCSA fines e.tv and eNCA over Covid-19 misinformation broadcast
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa fined e.tv and eNCA R10,000 over an episode of Gareth Cliff's show that included claims about Covid-19. The tribunal found that comments in the interview were not justifiable or reasonable and that the broadcast breached the codes.
2019
eNCA news chief apologizes for tweet about former staffer
eNCA head of news Kanthan Pillay apologized for a tweet referring to former staffer Samkele Maseko as a “rat” and retracted the statement. The article reports that the tweet drew backlash on social media and that eNCA editor Jeremy Maggs said the concerns raised would be reviewed.
2019
eNCA news head apologizes over tweet about former staffer
eNCA head of news Kanthan Pillay apologized for a tweet calling former staffer Samkele Maseko a “rat.” The tweet received social-media backlash, and Pillay said he regretted and retracted the statement.