tiso blackstar group. 18 September 2019 Media release Tiso Blackstar Group notes the extremely serious allegations against journalist Ranjeni Munusamy disclosed by a witness before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry. Munusamy is currently engaged as an associate editor with Tiso Blackstar. We adhere to the doctrine of presumption of innocence until proven guilty and the principles of natural justice that include hearing both sides of the story. However, we have granted Munusamy special leave considering the gravity of these allegations. The editor of the Sunday Times Bongani Siqoko commenced with internal investigations on Wednesday as soon as the Commission notified Munusamy of these allegations. The company also notes that Munusamy was not engaged by Tiso Blackstar Group or any of its titles or/and ‘companies during the period covered by these allegations, and the company was unaware of any investigation involving Munusamy at the time she was engaged as an independent contractor. ‘The company will make a final decision on this matter following the conclusion of its own internal investigations, taking into consideration the company’s interests, its policies and Munusamy’s rights. Issued on behalf of Tiso Blackstar by Moshoeshoe Monare Deputy Managing Director: Media Division ‘Tee Bachata Group Py Ltt Directors: Fg No: 201207439707 [AD Boramout, AK Boba, AJ Curtis, AGC Gil, ese, Hien Empire, 16 Emr Rd (cr Hilde Re), Parktown, Johannesburg 2193 "Y Kueseal, M Monare 0 Box 1746, Sexormel,Johanesbury, 2132 11 427(0)11 2803000 www tsoblackstacom