The Presidency had initially planned to hold a media briefing for President Jacob Zuma

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Presidency planned for, then withdrew 10:00 media briefing plans

The Presidency had initially planned to hold a media briefing for President Jacob Zuma at the Union Building at 10:00 on Wednesday, but the request was later withdrawn, an official email shows.

News24 has seen an email sent by Presidency deputy director of communications Shadi Baloyi at 16:39 on Tuesday, requesting the SAPS permit office allow media vans on the Union Buildings premises at 10:00.

"We will share details as we are yet to release the approved media release," Baloyi said.

However at 22:26 on Tuesday, Baloyi cancelled the request.

News24's Alex Mitchley, who is stationed outside the Union Buildings, says security showed journalists the same email chain when informing them the briefing was cancelled.

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