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PRESS COUNCIL GUIDANCE NOTE FOR JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS ON GENDER EQUALITY - 31 May 2021
These guidelines are issued by the Press Council of South Africa to assist newsrooms and should be read in conjunction with the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African print and online media and any other General Code of Ethics, whether developed by media houses, media associations or regulators.
New Press Ombud and two Deputy Ombuds appointed - 03 May 2021
New Press Ombud and two Deputy Press Ombuds appointed Press Council of South Africa creates more capacity to handle complaints
The Press Council of SA invites applications or nominations for public representatives. The closing date for application is - 30 Apr 2021
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New Press Representative - 12 Apr 2021
New Press Representative
The Press Council has moved on: - 26 Feb 2021
The Press Council has moved to:
Press Council’s guidelines for the publication of corrections and apologies - 08 Jan 2021
Press Council’s guidelines for the publication of corrections and apologies
Resource on ethical reporting of medical negligence - 11 Dec 2020
Resource on ethical reporting of medical negligence
Webinar recording: Covering cases of alleged medical negligence in an ethical manner. - 27 Nov 2020
The webinar was hosted by Sanef, the Press Council of SA and the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism.
10th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture - 19 Oct 2020
The challenges have changed, but has its core purpose?"
Balancing Act: Countering Digital Disinformation While Respecting Freedom of Expression - 16 Oct 2020
Balancing Act: Countering Digital Disinformation While Respecting Freedom of Expression.