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DA goes head-to-head with SABC over Ramaphosa broadcast

The Democratic Alliance says the SABC is in breach of broadcasting legislation and is being used by the ANC to forward its own cause

Be careful what you say on talk radio in future

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission has dealt a narrow-minded blow to free speech.

Diamonds are prepared in Gaberone and then traded out of there rather than London. Namibia

‘Islamist militants’ won’t be banned – BCCSA

After being asked to ban the term "Islamist militants" in the media since an SABC error, the BCCSA says such a ruling would "smack of censorship".

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M-Net fined for showing adult content during the day

M-Net has been fined R20 000 for broadcasting a television show which contained adult conduct at a time when children were likely to be watching.

Long dong shocks DSTV viewers

Does the length of a penis determine its appropriateness and age restriction? Well the BCCSA has chosen a side and they seem to think yes it does.

M-Net misses the mark in BCCSA ruling

M-Net has been found guilty of the misrepresentation of a power-saving device that it featured on its current affairs programme, <i>Carte Blanche</i>.

SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast

SABC thwarted in bid to appeal M&G ruling

The SABC’s quest to appeal a ruling against it has failed and it must now broadcast a summary of the judgment, which vindicates M&G reporter Sam Sole.

Be free with e: Late night Naked News to continue

A late-night news bulletin on e.tv that features nude presenters was not in contravention of broadcasting standards, the BCCSA said on Tuesday.

SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast

M&G vindicated by BCCSA ruling

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA (BCCSA) this week denied an appeal by SABC 3 against a finding that it contravened the broadcasting code.

Sterenborg vs SABC

The SABC has been reprimanded for contravening the broadcasting code regarding an interview with businessman John Sterenborg in November 2010.

Discontent over SABC content

Discontent over SABC content

In desperation, broadcaster abandons its mandate and imitates commercial stations.

‘Don’t touch me on my studio’ debate gets all-clear

The e.tv/AWB "Don’t touch me on my studio" debate has been given the thumbs-up by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission.

Commission rejects Oprah show sex complaint

The broadcasting complaints commission has rejected complaints about an Oprah show on how mothers should talk to their daughters about sex.

Tshwane comes off second best in graft claims

The City of Tshwane has been left with a bloody nose after challenging a Carte Blanche exposé of corruption in the administration.

Complaints over Zuma interview dismissed

Claims that the SABC had given ANC president Jacob Zuma too much air time have been dismissed by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA.

Media tribunal ‘unconstitutional’

A statutory media tribunal would not only be unconstitutional but it would not solve the plethora of problems in the industry, a discussion group concluded on Tuesday. Jane…

No judgement yet on Zubz’s ‘hate song’

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa reserved judgement on Thursday in the hearing of a complaint against the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s broadcast…

Commission says DJ did not link God to ‘pettiness’

5FM radio station DJ Gareth Cliff did not make ”petty” remarks about God, said the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA). On Wednesday the BCCSA released the…