A news item stated that one of the  South African heroes of the Anglo-Boer war had been televisionmurdered. The truth is that he had died in conventional battle, which, of course, does not amount to murder. Error due to translation error and not regarded as negligent. No contravention of Code, but SABC cautioned.

[2003] JOL 10490 (BCTSA)

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