Broadcasting Complaints Commission Of South Africa
latest news & developments
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.
‘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".
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 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.
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
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.