The Jon Qwelane case brings into focus the tension between hate speech and freedom of expression
‘This headline is not only misleading but sought to cast doubt on my character and public standing,’ says the writer
‘Over the years Steve Hofmeyr has reinvented himself from the poor man’s Brad Pitt to a singer to a political public commentator’
The press council appeal panel ruled that the blog calling for white men to be disenfranchised did not incite violence or hatred based on race.
The Johannesburg High Court today delivered a ruling declaring comments made in a 2009 column in Sunday Sun as hate speech.
"Though the cartoon may offend, and has offended at least one complainant, Retief found, it neither mocks Christ nor puts him in a bad light."
The Press Ombudsman ruled in favour of the Mail & Guardian following a complaint laid by National Nuclear Regulator chief executive Bismark Tyobeka.
The DA says the publication pulling out of the system meant it was no longer possible to hold the newspaper accountable for fairness and accuracy.
Johan Retief will not investigate a DA complaint over Independent Newspapers journalists wearing ANC attire at the party’s birthday celebrations.
The press ombud has ordered the Sunday Times to apologise to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for an inaccurate report.
The press ombudsman has ruled that the Daily Sun must publish a front page apology for the publication of two graphic photographs of dead bodies.
The press ombud has declined a request to ban the use of the words "Islamist militants" and "militant Islam" from SA newspaper reports.
The press ombudsman has dismissed Durban tycoon Vivian Reddy’s complaint against the Mail & Guardian newspaper in its entirety.
The press ombud has instructed "Drum" magazine to apologise to Top Billing presenter Bonang Matheba.
The New Age newspaper has been mostly cleared with regard to its reports claiming that state money paid for Julius Malema’s recent trip to London.
M&G editor-in-chief Nic Dawes and press ombud Joe Thloloe chatted through the changes for SA journalism in our weekly live video. Watch the highlights.
The M&G has given Philip Dexter the right to reply after the press ombud ruled in the paper’s favour regarding his complaint.
Phillip Dexter has failed in his attempt to get the <i>Mail & Guardian</i> to retract an article and apologise after the ombud found nothing wrong.
The <i>M&G</i> has confirmed two recipients for national orders that are a little unexpected, despite their impressive credentials.
The press ombudsman has lashed out at some media houses for ignoring complaints about published articles.
The press ombud has distanced himself from a tiff between DA leader Helen Zille and Independent Newspapers over an ANC centenary celebration feature.
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/ 21 November 2011
The press ombudsman has dismissed a complaint made by Mathole Motshekga about a <i>Cape Times</i> Protection of State Information Bill story.
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/ 10 October 2011
The new press code, kicking into effect on October 15, will leave no space for shoddy journalism, says press ombud, Joe Thloloe.
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/ 13 September 2011
The <em>Sowetan</em> newspaper has been ordered to print apologies for publishing prominent pictures of two officers having sex while on duty.
But council reiterates the importance of self-regulation to uphold standards.
The press ombudsman has said he expects the total number of complaints lodged with it for 2011 to be nearly double the tally for 2009.
The <i>Sowetan</em> has been ordered to apologise to Helen Zille for saying she, as Western Cape premier, had wasted millions of rands on consultants.
Press Ombudsman Joe Thloloe will receiving an honorary doctorate at the 2011 Rhodes University Graduation.
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/ 1 February 2011
Members of the public have been invited to make submissions on ways to improve the South African Press Code, the Press Ombudsman said on Tuesday.
<b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b> talks to press ombudsman Joe Thloloe about the proposed media tribunal.
The humble notebook has been thrust on to centre stage by the furore about the recent M&G report of remarks made by Judge President John Hlophe
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/ 9 February 2009
President Kgalema Motlanthe on Sunday indicated he will not take legal action against a woman who falsely claimed the president had impregnated her.