When does native advertising become ‘deliberately deceptive’?
A recent ruling by Press Ombudsman Pippa Green, responding to a complaint by Rhodes University journalism lecturer, Simon Pamphilon, highlighted ...
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Tag: Press Ombudsman
New Press Ombud appointed
Pippa Green, a renowned and seasoned journalist and writer, has been appointed by the South African Press Council as the ...
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TMO Exclusive: Press Ombudsman clarifies his Verashni hate speech ruling
What exactly is the definition of hate speech and how should it be applied? Press Ombudsman Johan Retief shares his ...
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Verashni Pillay opens up about her hate speech appeal victory
The Press Ombudsman’s hate speech ruling against former Huffington Post South Africa editor Verashni Pillay has been set aside by an ...
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Would it have happened to a male editor? Verashni and the lynch mob
OPINION: Many journalists/editors have experienced the ugly side of South African journalism, including the backstabbing, the paranoia, misogyny, racism and sexism, ...
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Independent Media’s excuses for ditching the Press Council make no logical sense
In a dumbfounding move, Independent Media last week announced that it will opt out of the Press Council system. Instead ...
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