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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".

A child watches television.

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>.

Three strikes

Three strikes, SABC may be out

The SABC has lost yet another round in its campaign to avoid airing a scathing ruling against it by the BCCSA.

SABC’s obduracy hurts its editorial credibility

The refusal of the SABC to abide by a ruling of the BCCSA in favour of the <i>M&G</i> is unprecedented, says <b>Nic Dawes</b>.

SABC goes to Icasa to fight ruling in M&G’s favour

The SABC is appealing a ruling by the BCCSA in favour of the <i>M&G</i> all the way to communications authority Icasa.

SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast

SABC in last-ditch bid to overturn M&G ruling

The SABC will appeal to Icasa to overturn an order directing it to air on prime-time TV a correction of a report maligning M&G journalist Sam Sole.

SABC promises swift action on luxury cars

SABC’s desperate bid to be right

The SABC shows classic signs of insanity in refusing to play nice with the BCCSA, writes <b>Verashni Pillay</b>.

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 made to eat humble pie after appeal bid fails

The BCCSA has dismissed an application by the SABC to appeal against an order that it correct an unfair report on an <em>M&G</em> journalist.

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.

SABC 3 appeal application denied

The BCCSA denied an appeal by SABC 3 concerning a broadcast in which businessman Robert Gumede alleged an <i>M&G</i> journalist took a bribe.

SABC told to air BCCSA ruling at prime time

SABC told to air BCCSA ruling at prime time

The SABC must broadcast a stinging reprimand from the BCCSA on prime-time television for failing to give the <i>M&G</i> an adequate right of reply.

A matter of ethics

When the BCCSA ruled that the SABC had breached its code in reporting unsubstantiated allegations against the <i>M&G</i>, our reaction was delight.

Victory for M&G in Gumede complaint

Victory for M&G in Gumede complaint

The BCCSA has upheld the <i>M&G</i>’s complaint against the SABC regarding its broadcast of Robert Gumede’s claims of corruption against Sam Sole.

SABC breached code in Gumede interview

The BCCSA has reprimanded the SABC over an interview it flighted last year, in which John Sterenborg and Sam Sole were accused of corruption.