Press Ombudsman

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.