Rulings

Complaint 9740                                                                                       Date of article:          &

Complaint 9625 Ruling by the Deputy Press Ombud Date of publication: 18 September 2022, at https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2022-09-18-imstaying-is-still-around-but-the-moneys-gone/ Headline of publication: In print: #ImStaying is still around – but the money’s gone, with the subheading: Former and present CEOs can’t show any financial paperwork

The complaint was against an article authored by the respondent’s journalists and published by News24 on 20 November 2022. News24 indicated that it would abide the decision of the Ombud. The article was headlined: “How Siyaya TV took advantage of Bakgatla Ba Kgafela’s fortune”. The crux of the story was that the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela tribe under Chief John Pilane, had,

Here’s what it could mean for SA (News24) Strict gun laws save 30 lives a month in two Colombian cities. Here’s what it can mean for South Africa (Mail&Guardian) Gun laws save 30 lives a month in two South American cities. Could the same work here? (Daily Maverick) What gun laws could work for SA? (Financial Mail) Author: Jesse Copelyn Particulars This

Complaint 9605                                                                                            Ruling by the Adjudication Panel Date of articles: &n

However, the latter indicated that amaBhungane would answer the complaint and that News24 would abide by the outcome. Both entities are subscriber members of the Press Council. Siyaya Free to Air (Pty) Ltd (“Siyaya TV”) is the complainant, herein represented by Megan Ross from law firm Nicqui Galaktiou Inc. Charl du Plessis from Willem de Klerk Attorneys made representations

Complaint 10564  Date of articles:                  3 July 2022 Headline of publication:   “Pastor, church and associates in unholy financial mess”   Author:                   &nb

Complaint 9636 Ruling by the Deputy Press Ombud Date of publication: 10 October 2022, at https://www.news24.com/news24/investigations/city-of-crooks-luxury-cars-for-private-use-r500k-leaked-monthly-how-jmpd-officials-bled-city-of-joburg-20221010-2 Headline of publication: City of Crooks / Luxury cars for private use, R550k leaked monthly: how JMPD officials bled City of Joburg A

17 November 2022 Finding: Complaint 9486 Date of publication: 30 January 2022 Headline: Mkhwebane uses Moyane’s ‘hitman’ Author: Norman Masungwini Particulars This finding is based on a written complaint by Mr Luther Lebelo, a written response on behalf of City Press by its Deputy Editor Mr Rapule Tabane and a further written response by Mr Le

At my request, Mr Tabane also provided the SABC court application filed in the Johannesburg High Court on 25 July 2022.   Complaint The complainant submits that the article transgresses Clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.8 of the Press Code:   “1. The media shall:    “1.1. take care to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly;