Press freedom is not a favour, that is granted at the whim of a political leader. It is a fundamental freedom that is entrenched in our Bill of Rights, pertaining to freedom of expression.

The imperfections of the media are no greater or less than the imperfections of a government;

it is thus, an infringement of rights of others granted by the Constitution,  for  a government to persecute the press over its operational weaknesses, when the governing authority is not subjected to operational limitations because of its inadequacies in delivering on its mandate.

Part of the mandate of a government in a democracy is to empower media and create a conducive environment for freedom of expression. Facilitation of Freedom of expression is as much a responsibility of a government as are other essential service provided- andrew sesinyi