A complaint was received that referring to a government Minister as a “doos” ( a crude word signifying that he is an idiot or stupid) is offensive, lacking in dignity and unethical. Although this Tribunal has, on occasion, held that the privacy or dignity of a person might be protected where a person other than [...]

A breakfast show host referred to an Idols contestant as an “apple-picker”, a remark that the Complainant alleges caused an “uproar in the community”. The effect of the remark was allegedly aggravated by the presenter’s accompanying laughter, and the entire effect was one of negative stereotyping that in turn negatively affects nation-building efforts. The Complainant requested a public apology from [...]

This matter concerns a complaint lodged with the BCCSA by Reverend Oscar Bougardt.The complainant was aggrieved by a broadcast by Heart 104.9 Radio on 12 April 2006 in which the presenter, Lee Downs, according to the complainant, made blasphemous remarks regarding Jesus Christ and his mother. The complainant contends that the presenter of the show [...]

A radio presenter was phoned on his personal cell phone by a listener in regard to what the listener considered to be racist comments by the presenter. Thereafter the presenter called the listener back and afforded him the opportunity of repeating what he had said on air. The presenter then conveyed the listener’s cell phone [...]