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Court rejects Bester, Magudumana’s bid to block Netflix doccie

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Understanding the hard-hitting Press Council ruling against Iqbal Survé’s newspapers

Ombud Watcher 12 Aug 2024

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Elon Musk says "it's war" - sues brands who refuse to advertise on X

8 Aug 2024

The ad has been ruled as not discriminatory. Source: YouTube.

We buy Cars ad not derogatory to Afrikaans community, ARB rules

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Aug 2024

The complainant said the ad was inappropriate. Source: YouTube.

ARB rules that Always XXL ad can educate boys and girls

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jul 2024

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Complaint against Daily Maverick Steinhoff stories dismissed

Ombud Watcher Law 12 Jul 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend an advertisement for the second time in the space of less than a month

Second Discovery advert ruled misleading by ARB

Danette Breitenbach 9 Jul 2024

Advertising Appeals Committee clears Netflorist's Valentines Day ad of sexism

Advertising Appeals Committee clears Netflorist's Valentines Day ad of sexism

Karabo Ledwaba 3 Jul 2024

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News24 vs Sunday Independent: a look at the Press Ombud’s ruling

Ombud Watcher 18 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa rules in favour of DA against SABC on flag-burning election advertisement

#SAelections24: Icasa rules in favour of DA's flag-burning advertisement

27 May 2024

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Green light for law criminalising hate crimes, hate speech

10 May 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Sunday World: Press Ombud rules against headline

Ombud Watcher Law 7 May 2024

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#SAelections24: Leaked IEC candidates list - being the 'responsible party' under PoPIA

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 3 May 2024

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ARB ruling finds Crazy Plastics Facebook ad misleading

Karabo Ledwaba 2 May 2024

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Court overturns Icasa's election broadcast regulations amendment

19 Apr 2024

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Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for 6 months

Tarek Amara 18 Apr 2024

Source: © RSF The BBC World Service has filed an urgent appeal to UN over abuse of national security and counter-terrorism laws against BBC News Persian journalists

BBC World Service files urgent appeal to UN over abuse of BBC News Persian journalists

17 Apr 2024

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South Korean regulators investigate Temu for alleged false advertising and unfair practices

10 Apr 2024

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#MDPMI Inquiry anounces supplementary processes

10 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa has published the Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan ) and the Draft International Mobile Telecommunication Roadmap for public consultation

Icasa Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan and Draft IMT Roadmap published for public consultation

8 Apr 2024

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Defamation suit a warning to all influencers about appropriate conduct

Pierre le Roux 3 Apr 2024

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#MDPMI: Open AI's ChatGPT surprises founders with mass adoption

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Mar 2024

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PoPIA's telemarketing loophole: Can it be closed?

Jodi Poswelletski and Keitumetse Khutsoane 14 Mar 2024

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US House passes bill that could force TikTok sale or ban

14 Mar 2024

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Swift justice: The copyright tale that produced 'Taylor’s Version'

Heili Potgieter and Dina Biagio 12 Mar 2024

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Cautionary tale for attorneys: Don't rely on ChatGPT to supply case law

Mtho Maphumulo 11 Mar 2024

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ARB celebrates 5 years of successful operation and growth

Gail Schimmel 11 Mar 2024

FKA twigs stars in the controversial ad. Source: Calvin Klein.

UK's ASA changes stance on controversial Calvin Klein ad with FKA twigs

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Mar 2024

Inquiry chair James Hodge is leading the public hearings. Source: YouTube.

Elon Musk's X Corp faces backlash for refusing to participate in Competition Commission inquiry

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Mar 2024

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Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry to kick off month-long public hearings

4 Mar 2024

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Religion and soccer collide in DStv ad, ARB dismisses blasphemy allegations

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Mar 2024

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