getclosure! - Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa

NAME	Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA)
INDUSTRY	Electronic Media
SECTOR	Radio and TV
MEMBERSHIP	Code of conduct signatories include: SABC 1,2,3; and SABC Radio Stations, M-Net, e-tv, 702 Talk Radio, 94.7 Highveld Stereo, Cape Talk, Jacaranda 94.2FM; YFM, Kaya FM, KFM, Heart 104.9FM, Gagasi 99.5 FM, OFM, Tuks, FM, Radio Today, Classic FM, Algoa FM, Bush Radio, Radio Islam, Radio Pulpit, Radio Pretoria, Radio Puk and Tuks FM
WEB ADDRESS	www.bccsa.co.za
EMAIL ADDRESS	bccsa@nabsa.co.za
CONTACT NUMBERS	Tel: (011) 325 5755 Fax: (011) 325 5736
CONTACT PERSON	-
SERVICES PROVIDED	The BCCSA deals with complaints against TV and radio broadcasters who have signed a Code of Conduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT	Yes, available online
LEGISLATION APPLICABLE	-
STATUS	-
ACCOUNTABLE TO	The BCCSA was established by the National Association of Broadcasters of South Africa, but it is independent.
POWERS	An adjudicator is appointed to attempt to reach a settlement or decision in terms of the Code.
CONSUMER’S RECOURSE	The complainant may appeal to a Tribunal.
COST TO CONSUMER	A security fee of R9500.00 (excl VAT) is payable if the Tribunal’s decision is appealed. Where applicable, the Chairperson will decide on an alternateamount.
PUBLICATIONS	The Code of Conduct BCCSA Constitution Annual Report
OTHER INFORMATION	-
getclosure! CLASSIFICATION	Facilitator