CASE NO: 04/2011 – TAYLOR AND PILLAY VS SABC2 – VIOLENCE

Two complaints were lodged with the BCCSA concerning a promo that showed scenes from real-life CCV footage of the sound of gunshots, a woman’s voice crying and “thieves” pointing their guns at victims during robberies in banks and shops. Though the violence portrayed was alleged to be essential to the development of a character and plot of the story, there was nevertheless a “PG” advisory. The scenes in the promos were of short duration, and did not depict graphic scenes of explicit violence but were essential to the development of a character and plot. Under these circumstances no violation of the Code is found and complaints not upheld.