Special Assignment broadcasts controversial doccie

Special Assignment finally broadcast the controversial “Rights of Passage” documentary dealing with initiation practices last night, Tuesday, 8 July 2008, on SABC3 at 9.30pm. Produced by award-winning journalist Hazel Friedman, the program was pulled off the air in April 2008 following objections by Eastern Cape Traditional leaders citing a standing agreement with SABC to consult with them before broadcasting sensitive cultural issues. After viewing the programme, the traditional leaders are now satisfied with the contents of the insert have given the SABC permission to transmit the insert as cultural sensitivity has been exercised in the final product.