Effective Date: 15 July 2026
At HappeningNews, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are fundamental to our journalism. We recognise that despite careful editorial processes, mistakes can occasionally occur.
When errors are identified, we are committed to correcting them promptly and transparently.
This Corrections Policy explains how we handle corrections, updates, clarifications, and reader feedback.
1. Our Commitment
HappeningNews is committed to publishing news and information that is:
- Accurate
- Fair
- Balanced
- Timely
- Transparent
- Responsible
If we discover that published information is inaccurate or misleading, we will take reasonable steps to correct it as quickly as possible.
2. Reporting an Error
We encourage readers, organisations, and individuals to notify us if they believe an article contains:
- Incorrect facts
- Typographical errors that change meaning
- Incorrect names
- Incorrect dates
- Incorrect locations
- Incorrect quotations
- Missing context
- Broken links
- Outdated information
- Misleading headlines
- Image or caption errors
Reports should include as much detail as possible, including:
- The article title
- The article URL
- A description of the issue
- Supporting information or evidence where available
Correction requests may be submitted to:
Email: womeninmedia@happeningnews.co.za
3. How We Review Corrections
Every correction request is reviewed by our editorial team.
Where appropriate, we may:
- Verify the information using reliable sources.
- Contact the author or contributor.
- Seek comment from relevant parties.
- Review supporting documentation.
- Consult publicly available records or official statements.
Not every reported issue will result in a correction, particularly where the published information is accurate or where the matter concerns differences of opinion rather than factual errors.
4. Types of Changes
Minor Corrections
Minor errors that do not materially affect the meaning of an article may be corrected without a formal correction notice.
Examples include:
- Spelling mistakes
- Grammar errors
- Formatting issues
- Broken hyperlinks
- Minor punctuation errors
Significant Corrections
Where a factual error could affect a reader’s understanding of an article, we will correct the article and, where appropriate, include an Editor’s Note or Correction Notice explaining the change.
Examples include:
- Incorrect names
- Incorrect figures
- Incorrect dates
- Incorrect quotations
- Incorrect locations
- Misstated facts
- Incorrect attribution
Clarifications
Sometimes published information may be factually correct but unclear.
In these cases, we may update an article to improve clarity without issuing a formal correction.
Developing News Stories
Breaking news develops quickly.
As new verified information becomes available, articles may be updated throughout the day.
These updates are part of responsible news reporting and do not necessarily indicate that earlier reporting was inaccurate.
5. Article Updates
Articles may also be updated to:
- Include official responses received after publication.
- Add additional context.
- Include newly available public information.
- Improve readability.
- Update links.
- Add multimedia content.
Where updates substantially change the meaning of an article, we may include an Editor’s Note explaining the revision.
6. Retractions
In rare circumstances, HappeningNews may remove or retract published content.
This may occur where:
- Serious factual inaccuracies cannot be corrected.
- Legal obligations require removal.
- Copyright infringement has occurred.
- Content has been published in error.
- Publication creates an unacceptable legal or ethical risk.
Where appropriate, we may publish a notice explaining that an article has been removed or retracted.
7. User Feedback
We value constructive feedback from our readers.
Suggestions, corrections, and additional information help us improve the quality of our journalism.
We review all genuine correspondence received by our editorial team.
8. Artificial Intelligence
Some content published by HappeningNews may be created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence as part of our editorial workflow.
Regardless of whether AI has been used, every article remains subject to human editorial review before publication.
If an AI-assisted article is found to contain a factual error, it will be corrected in accordance with this Corrections Policy.
For more information, please refer to our AI Content Policy.
9. Transparency
Where a significant factual correction has been made, HappeningNews aims to be transparent about the change.
Depending on the nature of the correction, we may:
- Update the article.
- Add an Editor’s Note.
- Publish a correction notice.
- Publish a clarification.
- Publish a retraction where necessary.
10. Editorial Independence
Correction decisions are made independently by the HappeningNews editorial team.
Advertisers, sponsors, contributors, and third parties do not determine whether corrections are made.
Our priority is maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our reporting.
11. Contact the Editorial Team
To report an error or request a correction, please contact:
Editorial Team
HappeningNews
Website: https://happeningnews.co.za
Email: womeninmedia@happeningnews.co.za
We aim to acknowledge correction requests within a reasonable timeframe and will review each request carefully.
12. Related Policies
This Corrections Policy should be read together with our:
- Editorial Policy
- AI Content Policy
- Disclaimer
- Terms and Conditions
- Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15 July 2026
