How to report a mistake
Email editor@45min.co.za with the link to the story and what is wrong. Every story also has a “Spotted a mistake?” link at the bottom.
What we do
- We check every report and reply within one working day.
- Factual errors (names, scores, dates, quotes, transfer details) are corrected in the story as soon as they are confirmed.
- Significant corrections get a note at the end of the story: “Correction: an earlier version of this story said … It has been updated.” with the date.
- Small spelling or style fixes are made without a note.
- We do not delete stories to hide mistakes. Stories are only removed for legal reasons, and then we say so.
Transfer rumours
When a reported transfer does not happen, we update the story to say so rather than leaving the rumour standing.
Complaints
If you are not happy with how we handled a correction, write to the editor at editor@45min.co.za. You can also complain to the Press Ombud of South Africa.