Oscar Pistorius Trial: eNCA Apologises for Michelle Burger photo:

This morning during court testimony by state witness Michelle Burger, eNCA showed a still photo of Ms Burger which was sourced from the University of Pretorias website. eNCA unreservedly apologises to the Court, the parties and Michelle Burger for this unfortunate incident. No disrespect was intended. We did not understand the court order issued by Judge Mlambo to prevent this we understood it only to apply to pictures taken of witnesses during the court proceedings says Patrick Conroy, Group Head of News. But, on reflection, this was a bad judgment call on our part and we accept that it did not accord with the spirit of the court order. eNCA will cooperate fully with any inquiry in this regard and deeply regrets the upset caused. Justice Masipa has now issued a further order that no photos be published of any witnesses who do not want to appear on camera, regardless of the source of those photos. We are grateful for the clarity provided by this further order and we will obviously adhere to it fully says Patrick Conroy. eNCA has been at the forefront of working with the Judiciary for improved access to the courts. We would never consciously undermine our own efforts over the past ten years. We should have been more cautious and sought clarity first. This has been an important lesson for everyone in terms of communication with the courts and the parties concerned.

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