Articles for Ombud Watcher
Sunday Times need not apologise for self-corrected errors
Ombud rules reputations may be harmed if it is in the public interest
Law | 2 December 2025
Ombud says no to Zapiro’s “White Genocide” cartoon
Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire
Law | 15 May 2025
Gayton McKenzie ruling against News24 overturned - mostly
In January the Press Ombud ruled against a story on the sports minister’s Olympic jaunt. That finding has now been largely overturned.
Law | 25 April 2025
Short thrift for law firm’s complaint against Sunday Times
Newspaper dealt fairly with union’s complaint to legal watchdog about their attorneys’ billing
Law | 24 April 2025
Appeals panel says Mail & Guardian got it wrong on councillor’s role in occupation
But Joburg City Councillor Juwairiya Kaldine’s actions remain questionable
Law | 19 February 2025
Media must avoid careless references to foreign nationals when reporting crimes
A critical look at the recent press ombud ruling in Asylum Seeker, Refugee and Migrant Coalition v BloemNews
Law | 3 February 2025
Press ombud rules on News24’s coverage of Gayton McKenzie’s Olympic jaunt
Inaccuracies gave misleading impression, says McKenzie. But when will there be a proper account of how and why R800k was spent?
Law | 28 January 2025
Press ombud rules on Pretoria school race row articles
Parents at Pretoria High School for Girls complained about two articles by the Daily Maverick
Law | 17 December 2024
Ombud finds Sunday World breached press code in AfriForum article
Newspaper ordered to publish an apology and correction for inaccurate claims
Law | 6 December 2024