Godfrey Segakweng vs. Sowetan

SUMMARY

This ruling by Press Ombud Johan Retief was based on the Press Code that was in effect before 30 September 2022.

Retief dismissed the complaint as Godfrey Segakweng’s name was not mentioned in the story, and as there were many SA Post Office managers (of which he was only one).

THE RULING ITSELF

Dear Saloshnee

I have reviewed your complaint against the Sowetan. As Mr Sekgaweng’s name was not mentioned in the story, and as there are many SA Post Office managers (of which he is only one), I am not convinced that the general public would connect this story to him. This means that I am not going to entertain this complaint.

You may apply for leave to appeal to the Chair of Appeals, Judge Bernard Ngoepe, fully setting out your grounds of appeal. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Regards

Johan