
Complaint 32167
Ruling by the Press Ombud
Date of article: 2 February 2025
Headline of publication: “Former Bafana Bafana coach recuperating in hospital”
Author: No byline
- An article about the hospitalisation of Mr Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba forms the subject of the complaint.
- Mr Sithembele Khala, a spokesperson for the Mashaba family, lodged the complaint and made the necessary submissions.
- Sunday World responded through written submissions from its acting editor, Mr Ngwako Malatji.
Background
- Mashaba (74) is a widely-known former soccer…
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