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Desmond Wells vs Maroela Media – The Press Council of South Africa | SA News

Deputy Press Ombud: Tyrone August

12 January 2026

Finding: Complaint 32397

Podcast: Maroela Media

Interviewer: Mizanne van Wyk

Date of publication: 16 November 2025

Headline: Dis ‘Troumateriaal’ vir Brendan Peyper

Luister | Dís ‘Troumateriaal’ vir Brendan Peyper

Particulars
This finding is based on a written complaint by Mr Desmond Wells; a written response on behalf of Maroela Media by Mr Wian Spies of Hurter Spies Attorneys along with two annexures; and a written reply by Mr Wells.

Complaint
The complainant submits that the podcast is in breach of Clauses 1.1, 1.2, 1.7, 1.8, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 of the Press Code.

1. Summary of podcast

1.1. The podcast is an interview with the musician…

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