Withdrawal of Zuma advert may constitute censorship

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 The Freedom of Expression Institute says the withdrawal of an advertisement depicting President Jacob Zuma and his family eating fish and chips may constitute censorship.

FXI says it believes this action by the SABC may constitute censorship, in the absence of an explanation as to why the advert was banned.

The SABC said on Tuesday that the commercial was not aired because it implied presidential endorsement of the product.

Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, says the advert was not submitted in time for it to examine the quality and other technical aspects.