In the settlement agreement the parties have agreed to the following terms:
As a result the FXI has withdrawn the complaint against the SABC and this settles fully and finally the FXI's complaint against the SABC. Consequently the SABC has adopted "Guidelines on the use of commentators, experts and analysts by SABC News". In these guidelines the SABC commits to:
Both parties are pleased that the matter has finally been resolved. They remain committed to having a public broadcaster which will actively ensure the availability of social and political views on its airways.