The editor of the privately owned Times Television said reporters were told the envelopes contained the presidents plans for the media - which has been critical of the governments economic performance.
Umhleli weTimes Television yabucala uthe abacholacholi baxelelwa ukuba iimvulophu zinezicwangciso zoomongameli kumajelo eendaba - nto leyo ibigxeka ukusebenza kukarhulumente kwezoqoqosho.