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Sanef mourns passing of Moses Moyo

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The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has expressed devastation at the passing of journalist Moses Moyo. He passed away on Thursday night, following a short illness.

In a statement Sanef has extended its condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. “Our prayers are with the Moyo family as they mourn his sudden passing. “

The organisation says Moyo contributed in among others strengthening media freedom. “ Moyo was a long standing, Sanef council member who was deeply passionate and committed to strengthening media freedom, promoting ethical journalism and defending the public’s right to know. ”

Moyo had a passion for covering community news and putting issues that affect communities at the forefront. “This made him hugely popular among city residents, especially those living in the Johannesburg Metro.”

Sanef says Moyo had recently expanded his business, the popular Inner City Gazette, to cover the Tshwane Metro area and he was looking forward to further growing the paper.

Moyo was also part of Sanef’s newly formed sub-committee on community media that seeks to strengthen the critical section of the industry. “ ..Ensure its sustainability and bring to the fore the challenges it faces.”

Sanef describes Moyo as  being committed.  “The journalism fraternity has lost a committed comrade but we are certain Moses’s legacy will live on. “

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