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NEWSWATCH: News24 reports that South African Press Ombudsman Johan Retief has resigned from the Press Council for personal reasons.

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SA Press Ombudsman Johan Retief resigns

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Retief confirmed to News24 that he has left the voluntary organisation, and that his decision has nothing to do with the current media environment.

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