Appeal against a finding of the adjudicator that the complainant’s privacy and dignity had not been infringed during the broadcast of Rea Tsotella on 13 May 2024. The complainant was specifically concerned about being questioned about his powers and the innuendos of witchcraft levelled against him. Leave to appeal was only granted against the finding [...]
A complaint was lodged by Mr Musa MKhonza (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Pastor or Complainant’) with the BCCSA against MultiChoice Channel 157, Fake Pastors programme (hereinafter referred to ‘the Broadcaster’) with regard the programme that had been broadcast on the 25th of August 2024 at 19h30. The Complainant is of the view that even [...]
The Appellant is of the view that the broadcast of the impugned programme infringed her privacy and dignity, thus contravening the provisions of Clause 28.4 of the Code of Conduct. The scope of application of Clause 28.4 of the Code for Subscription Broadcasting Service Licensees is confirmed as being applicable to all broadcasts where complainants [...]
Complaint about an unexpected and intrusive promo that carried no warnings or advisories before the watershed that could be harmful to children and offensive to sensitive viewers. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION
A complaint received relating to an interview with alleged lack of consent, infringement of privacy and ignoring of a cease-and-desist letter. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION
The Complainant states that his views were aired without his consent. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION
Complaint that hate speech as broadcast in contravention of the provisions of Clause 10 of the Code of Conduct. Through broadcasting the specific Episode the Broadcaster propagated such vitriolic diatribes against another African country. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION
This is an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Registrar to close a complaint after the complainants failed to respond to the Respondent’s written reply within two months – despite a reminder from the Registrar to respond to the reply. CLICK TO VIEW FULL JUDGMENT
The registrar of the BCCSA received a complaint about the alleged infringement of the privacy and dignity of the complainant by Moja Love programme called Rea Tsotella. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION
Alleged infringement of the privacy and dignity of the complainant. CLICK TO VIEW FULL ADJUDICATION