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A court in South Africa has granted an interdict preventing the radical group, Black First Land First (BLF), from threatening and intimidating journalists.
The South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) had approached the court after members of the BLF went to the home of prominent newspaper columnist Peter Bruce last month, and spray-painted the words “Land or Death” on his garage door.
They also threatened and assaulted a colleague of Mr Bruce who had arrived to assist him.
The incident happened last month, leading to an outpouring of support for the two journalists.
BLF supporters accused Mr Bruce of being a "white monopoly propagandist" who was "pushing a narrative that black people are the ones that are corrupting this country".
The BLF is linked to the controversial Gupta family, which is often accused of corruption. The family, with close links to President Jacob Zuma, has repeatedly denied the allegation.
After the ruling, BLF leader Andile Mngxithama appeared to be unrepentant, saying: “Should they [journalist] write any racist material we are going to protest against them. We are going to deal with racism in the media. We have reiterated many times before that we accept media freedom but we don’t accept racism.”
Sanef chairwoman Mahlatse Gallens said: “We are not deterred. The judgement said the BLF has to stop threatening, harassing and assaulting journalists. They really should face the music.”