Hawks deny investigating Daily Maverick journalist
30 July 2019
The Hawks has denied reports that it is investigating a Daily Maverick journalist, and has pointed out that a South African Police Services (SAPS) official has laid a charge against her in his personal capacity.
In a statement issued on Monday, Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the unit noted an article titled: "Intimidation and bullying by authorities is on the rise – South African National Editors Forum (Sanef)" dated July 26, 2019 and published by African News Agency (ANA).
"The article – edited by Moses Mudzwiti – alleges among other things, the Hawks are intimidating a journalist, Marianne Thamm, to reveal her sources. This allegation is devoid of the truth," Mulaudzi said in a statement on Monday.
Mulaudzi said Thamm had written the article "Top cop implicated in corruption by Nxasana and Booysen appointed acting head of KZN Hawks Organised Crime Unit" which was published on June 18.