The original publication attracted no complaint. In 2025, however, Murray engaged with News24 directly, a meeting was held in June and the update was published as a result. It is unusual to have a complaint lodged so long after the original article appeared, as the PA noted in the present matter. But according to the complaint itself, these details were in the original report, and so they do not constitute new material. The fact that Thomas was suspended was also in the original report, according to the complaint itself, and is uncontested.

Source: News 24 January 22, 2026 05:58 UTC