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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

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Regulations regarding the Code of Conduct for Broadcasting Service Licensees

11. Comment

 

1) Broadcasting service licensees are entitled to broadcast comment on and criticism of any actions or events of public importance.

 

2) Comment must be an honest expression of opinion and must be presented in such manner that it appears clearly to be comment, and must be made on facts truly stated or fairly indicated and referred to.

 

3) Where a person has stated that he or she is not available for comment or such a person could not reasonably be reached, it must be stated in the programme.