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Quote by Geoffrey Nyarota
I don't think they understood that journalism depends on having proper evidence.
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The speaker says journalism must be grounded in reliable evidence. Without proper evidence, reporting cannot properly support what it presents as true. The word “they” refers to people who failed to understand this basic requirement.
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- Helen Suzman Foundation — Interview with Geoff Nyarota
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- Official Statement
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