Freedom of Expression
South African book at centre of raid on Jerusalem bookshop
Educational Bookshop, opened in 1984, is the best-known bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem
By Rachel Holmes and Dana Mills
News | 12 February 2025
Three lessons in activism from Mark Weinberg
Weinberg, a key figure in the Right2Know Campaign, died on 28 January 2025
Obituary | 4 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
Ombud finds IOL breached press code
News24 complained about a “storified press statement” issued by Sekunjalo, majority shareholder in Independent
Law | 5 December 2024
Press ombud dismisses complaint over “Cuban doctors took my job” article
We review the complaint of Hassen Lorgat against The Citizen
Law | 4 December 2024
Concourt showdown on copyright bill
The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats
Law | 23 October 2024