The Broadcasting Complaints Commission has ordered the SABC to apologise for Jansen's "aggressive" behaviour toward Economic Freedom Fighters spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on the programme SABC Newsroom.
Viewer Jarred Cinman complained to the broadcasting industry watchdog that Jansen's behaviour was "biased, unprofessional, rude and embarrassing".
During the live interview about colonial statues on the daily show earlier this month, Jansen refused to let Ndlozi speak.
The broadcaster told the complaints commission that it had taken "strong action" against Jansen because he breached SABC editorial policies by abruptly ending the interview and silencing Ndlozi. Jansen remains off air, pending a decision by the SABC.
The SABC also gave the commission letters of apology Jansen wrote to the broadcaster and Ndlozi in which, according to the SABC, he showed "genuine remorse".
But commissioner Lynda Gilfillan said that Ndlozi was "interrupted and ridiculed" and denied the opportunity to answer questions. "[T]he presenter's generally scornful demeanour and bullying behaviour could be described as grossly unprofessional."
Gilfillan said the interview turned into an "inquisition rather than an inquiry", with Jansen "apparently relishing his role of Grand Inquisitor". The commission ordered the news channel to broadcast an apology at the beginning of the same show before tomorrow.
Source: The Times
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