Media
Following our announcement yesterday regarding the formal withdrawal of Independent Media (Pty) Ltd and Independent Online (IOL), from the PressContinue reading
Independent Media Office of the Group Ombud condemns Anton Harber’s disrespectful, malicious and false statements made in Business Day aboutContinue reading
“A press council stands for good, responsible and reliable journalism. It promotes an ethical code for journalists and investigates complaintsContinue reading
Adjudication Panel
Our panel is made up of men and women of high integrity, facilitate the timely response and resolution of disputes brought to the office of the Ombud.
Constitution
The constitution and code of conduct of the Ombudsman oversee the relationship between itself, panel members and owners of Independent Media.
Appeals Panel
Our appeals panel is made up of experienced individuals who specialise in media, law and dispute resolutions specifically tasked to weigh fair rulings.
Complaints Procedure
Get a step by step guide on how you can go about lodging a complaint to the office of the Independent Media Ombudsman.
Press Code
The Independent Media Press Code serves as an ethical and professional benchmark for all journalists and editors and their professional conduct.
Rulings
The Independent Media Ombudsman publicly accounts and documents judgements handed down by its adjudication and appeals panels.
Multimedia Gallery
A picture says more than a thousand words. You can track the history of and activities of the Office of the Group Ombudsman as captured in photographs and videos.
Useful Links
The Office of Group Ombudsman handpicks readings on media and ethics, to keep journalists, editors and readers educated on investigative authorities’ best practice.
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