This complaint concerns the broadcasting of a skit in which the Hindu religion was ridiculed in a “sermon”.  In the “sermon” the deities were mocked and it was stated that it is no use to kill Hindus because they just come back, because of re-incarnation.  The broadcast was adjudged in context, in this case humour, [...]

Complaint by driver of car that her privacy had been intruded upon. During a traffic programme, her alleged errant driving was described on-air and she was identified by describing her as the “lady driving a red car with registration plate *** ZN”.  Complainant identified by friends and colleagues through her personalised number plate.  Complainant did [...]

A presenter on a radio breakfast show made scathing remarks against the Sri Lankan Cricket Team. The latter team had drawn with the SA team the previous day, thereby excluding the SA team from further participation in the World Series, which was being hosted by South Africa. The presenter was critical of what he regarded [...]

In a news bulletin broadcast by the Respondent, it was stated that companies were not allowed to work in that area where prohibition notices had been served by the Department of Labour. The Complainant Company was specifically mentioned as one on which such a notice had been served. The Complainant interpreted the words of the [...]

Sex discussion programme on radio during family time not acceptable when explicit reference is made to e.g vaginas and especially when the matter is dealt with in a light hearted, satyrical manner. CLICK TO VIEW FULL JUDGMENT  

Complaint concerning sexual joke on radio having been found to be indecent or obscene by one of the Commissioners, tasked to adjudicate the matter.  Held on appeal that the founding of the adjudicator on the merits was justified.  However, given the record of East Coast Radio, that the fine of R10, 000,00 should be reduced [...]